With the decision not to sign a striker in the winter transfer window appearing to be a poor one (although everything is easy to criticize in hindsight), Arsenal are now restricted to bringing in a free agent if they wish to replace the Germany international with a new arrival.

Kai Havertz’s injury has put Arsenal in a difficult position, exposing the club’s lack of attacking depth following their decision not to sign a striker in the winter transfer window. With the Premier League title race heating up,

The injury to Havertz adds to Arsenal's fitness issues up front, with Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli all currently out.