Arsenal’s Kai Havertz set for spell on sidelines with knee injury

Arsenal forward Kai Havertz is set for a spell on the sidelines with a knee injury, Report informs via The New York Times.

The 26-year-old Germany international was not part of an open training session at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday morning.

Assessments are at an early stage, so the prognosis and duration of any lay-off is unclear.

Arsenal are, however, actively exploring the transfer market to potentially reinforce their attack and cover the absence of Havertz.

New signing Viktor Gyokeres is now the only recognised striker fit and available in Mikel Arteta’s squad. Leandro Trossard, who has recently agreed to a new contract with the club, has also featured there previously.

Gabriel Jesus, a more tried and tested option, is still recovering from the anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered in January and is not expected back for some time.