Arsenal’s Premier League title aspirations have been dealt a blow with the confirmation that forward Kai Havertz faces an extended spell on the sidelines due to a knee injury, plunging the Gunners into a tough scenario.
Injury Diagnosis and Impact
Havertz, who contributed 14 goals and 7 assists in the 2024/25 season, sustained a knee ligament strain againstManchester United. Initial assessments, following his absence from an open training session on August 19, have now been finalized, with specialists estimating a recovery period of 6-8 weeks—worse than the initial 4-6 week prognosis from Arseblog News on August 20.
This setback is a concern for Arteta, who relied on Havertz’s versatility in last season’s title challenge.
🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Kai Havertz will undergo 2 weeks of conservative therapy and injections, however, if this is not successful he will undergo surgery on his knee! pic.twitter.com/w3xvJwHIuE
— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) August 22, 2025
Transfer Market Response
The injury has accelerated Arsenal’s transfer activity, with the £67.5 million signing of Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace—confirmed by Sky Sports on August 20—now taking on added urgency. Eze, who is undergoing a medical today.
All club-to-club documents are signed ahead of Eberechi Eze’s move to Arsenal. He is currently undergoing his medical, contract and registration to be eligible against Leeds. [@FabrizioRomano] pic.twitter.com/gx2iJmVWaz
— Gunners (@Gunnersc0m) August 22, 2025
