Arsenal, Kai Havertz
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Explaining why Arsenal went ahead with Trossard's revamped contract, and the implications for the rest of their transfer business.
Viktor Gyökeres, Arsenal’s headline summer signing, now carries the burden as the club’s only recognised fit striker. Havertz’s absence leaves Arteta short of depth, with Leandro Trossard offering a versatile alternative and Gabriel Jesus still sidelined with the anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered in January.
Former Watford striker Troy Deeney has conveyed his doubts over Arsenal's summer signing, Viktor Gyokeres, claiming he could lose his place in the starting XI to Kai Havertz.