Arsenal Scrambles to Fill Striker Void After Havertz Injury

On August 20th, 2025, Arsenal found itself in a precarious situation as the club's versatile striker Kai Havertz suffered a knee injury, leaving the Gunners with just one healthy center forward on their roster.

The 26-year-old German international, who had been a key part of Arsenal's plans for the upcoming season, did not train on Wednesday, and the extent of his absence is still unknown. This injury comes as a significant blow to Arsenal's Premier League title aspirations, as Havertz had been expected to play a crucial role in the team's attack.

With Gabriel Jesus still recovering from last season's ACL injury, Arsenal's only remaining healthy center forward is new signing Viktor Gyokeres. The Gunners are now actively searching the transfer market for a suitable replacement to deputize for Havertz, with Brentford's Yoane Wissa emerging as a potential target.

However, the Bees are reportedly demanding a hefty £80 million fee for the 28-year-old striker, and it remains to be seen whether Arsenal will be willing to meet their valuation. The Gunners have previously done business with Chelsea, and the Blues are said to be looking to offload players like Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku, but it's unclear if Arsenal would be willing to help their Premier League rivals.

As the transfer window winds down, Arsenal will need to act quickly to find a solution to their striker crisis, as the length of Havertz's absence could have a significant impact on their title aspirations.