Benjamin Sesko and £51m ace join as 17-year-old changes role - Kai Havertz's Arsenal issue
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Kai Havertz could be on a path to the Arsenal bench. Last year, the German, 25, was pivotal for the Gunners, establishing himself as Mikel Arteta's go-to man to lead the frontline. However, the injury of Bukayo Saka looks to have exposed the ex-Chelsea forward's lack of cutting edge without the England international buzzing around him.
With Gabriel Jesus also suffering another long-term injury, Arsenal look set to enter the transfer market for at least one centre-forward. While Havertz appears to still retain the belief of Arteta, Arsenal's potential transfer business could bump him out of the starting eleven.
Mirror Football has a look at the potential transfer dealings that could reduce Havertz to the role of second-choice striker and midfielder. Despite Arsenal's evident need for a new striker, they are now on the verge of signing Real Sociedad defensive midfielder Martin Zubimendi. While it looks like any move for the Euro 2024 winner would most likely see him remain in Spain until the end of the season, it's not inconceivable that his arrival could threaten Havertz's position.
While he mostly operates in the forward line, Arteta has also used Havertz in central midfield. Zubimendi's arrival will mean Arteta has Declan Rice, Mikel Merino, Martin Odegaard and the Sociedad man to choose from. If Havertz cannot command a place in the forward line, then it's difficult to see how Havertz would fit in amongst the stellar roster of midfield talent at the Emirates Stadium.
