Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has dismissed suggestions that the Gunners’ swoop for Eberechi Eze was triggered by Kai Havertz’s injury setback. The north London side moved quickly to finalise a £60 million deal for the Crystal Palace star, beating Tottenham to his signature, but Arteta stressed the transfer had been long in the making and not a reaction to recent fitness concerns.

Arsenal are eyeing a shock move for Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers following Kai Havertz's knee injury. The German forward was notably absent from an open training session on Wednesday morning and is now set for another period on the sidelines after picking up a fresh knock. With Havertz out of action, the Gunners now have only one recognised forward in Viktor Gyokeres.

Arsenal forward Kai Havertz is reportedly set for another period on the sidelines after picking up a knee injury. The 26-year-old Germany international was notably absent from an open training session at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday morning, sparking fears of a serious setback.

Arsenal finished their pre-season with a comfortable 3-0 win over Atheltic Club, as Viktor Gyokeres opened his account for the club with the opener.

There are plenty of new faces in Mikel Arteta's squad, but attentions must now turn to cutting away the deadwood ahead of a Premier League title tilt