Mikel Arteta is reportedly 'considering' a left-field option to replace Kai Havertz as the club's first-choice number nine amid the Arsenal injury crisis.

Arsenal have no immediate plans to sign a free agent in response to the hamstring injury that is likely to keep Kai Havertz out for the rest of the season. The German forward sustained an injury during the club’s warm-weather training camp in Dubai and was due to face further tests on the club’s arrival back in England.

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Arsenal hero Paul Merson has urged Mikel Arteta to avoid experimenting with Mikel Merino as a false nine in the wake of Kai Havertz’s season-ending injury. The Gunners were dealt an enormous blow on Tuesday as it was revealed that Havertz had suffered a torn hamstring while training at the club’s warm-weather camp in Dubai.

Wednesday delivered plenty of big storylines as Arsenal held positive talks with a high-profile player. Plus, Chelsea were told that they are the favourites to sign Liam Delap and Fabrizio Romano confirmed Man Utd's pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres.