Arsenal’s seven transfer options to replace crocked Kai Havertz revealed as Mikel Arteta scrambles for late deal

ARSENAL were dealt a bitter blow with the news that Kai Havertz had been ruled out with a knee injury.

The blow has left the Gunners’ squad short of firepower, having brought the German, 26, on during their 1-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.

GettyKai Havertz’s knee injury has left Arsenal scrambling to find a new attacker[/caption]

GettyThere are a number of options they are considering, including Morgan Rogers as exclusively revealed by SunSport[/caption]

Club transfer chiefs had already been eyeing another attacker following the arrivals of Viktor Gyokeres and Noni Madueke, but Havertz’s knock means that search will move into top gear.

And reports have indicated the Emirates outfit have a shortlist of seven players they are considering as they scramble to strike a late deal in the summer window.

Morgan Rogers

SunSport exclusively revealed earlier today that Arsenal were weighing up a stunning move for Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers.

On Tuesday night Rogers was crowned the PFA Young Player of the Year, with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta personally congratulating him in Manchester when he received the award.

The Gunners had already been monitoring the 23-year-old as someone to potentially challenge Gabriel Martinelli, though Villa are determined to keep hold of the versatile attacker.

Villa have no need to shift more players in order to meet Premier League and Uefa financial rules after selling Jacob Ramsey to Newcastle for £40m and loaning Leon Bailey to Roma.

They value Rogers at £80million and are unlikely to entertain offers below that price, meaning Arsenal would have to make the six cap England international their most expensive signing of the summer.

So who else is on the table as an alternative, as the Telegraph report Arsenal will happily seek a loan if Havertz is ruled out for months.

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Julian Alvarez

Shutterstock EditorialFormer Man City star Julian Alvarez is said to want out of Atletico Madrid[/caption]

One of the biggest breaking stories of the week is reports coming out of Spain that Julian Alvarez is unsettled at Atletico Madrid.

It is claimed that Alvarez’s camp believe they have made a mistake by signing for the Spanish club and want out due to being frustrated with his current role under Diego Simeone.

The 25-year-old World Cup winner has already cut his teeth in the Premier League with Manchester City, where he spent two seasons and had 36 goals and 19 assists in 103 games in all competitions.

Alvarez has certainly retained his scoring touch in LaLiga, having netted a screamer of a free-kick in the opener against Espanyol despite his Madrid going on to lose 2-1.

Alexander Sorloth

GettyAlexander Sorloth is down the pecking order at Atletico Madrid and is available for a cut-price move[/caption]

At the same time, team-mate and former Crystal Palace star Alexander Sorloth is available on the market.

The 6ft 4″ 29-year-old matches Arsenal’s favoured type of player whereby he is a physical specimen, and has an eye for goal with 24 goals for Madrid last season.

He is also likely to be far cheaper than most other targets – with the Norwegian being valued at £43m by his club – and have less competition in for him, with West Ham having been linked with a move.

But there are also options within the Premier League to be considered.

Eberechi Eze

ReutersArsenal have long held interest in Eberechi Eze, who was a Gunners fan growing up[/caption]

Arsenal have a longstanding interest in Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, but would need to hijack an expected deal between the Eagles and North London rivals Tottenham to land the 27-year-old.

Spurs and Palace have agreed a £60m deal for the attacking midfielder after a major breakthrough in talks on Tuesday.

SunSport understands that Spurs will pay £30m up front for Eze, with the rest made in instalments, with the initial payment helping Palace to sign a replacement for their outgoing talisman.

The advantage Arsenal do have is the fact he supported them as a boy, though whether that sentimentality could come up trumps remains to be seen.

Yoane Wissa

RexArsenal could make a late swoop to hijack Newcastle’s deal for Yoane Wissa[/caption]

Elsewhere, Arsenal could condemn Newcastle to missing out on another transfer target by making a move for wantaway Brentford ace Yoane Wissa.

The Magpies have made an improved offer of £40m to land the 28-year-old, who scored 19 Premier League goals last season.

That being said, the Bees are thought to want between £50-£60m for Wissa.

This comes after they also lost key stars Bryan Mbeumo and captain Christian Norgaard to Manchester United and Arsenal respectively earlier in the window.

Nicolas Jackson

GettyNicolas Jackson has been offered to Arsenal and a host of top Prem sides[/caption]

Luckily, Arsenal do have a pair of options who will also be far easier to attain in the form of Chelsea‘s Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku.

In Jackson’s case, the Blues have offered the 24-year-old to the likes of Man Utd, Newcastle, Aston Villa and Arsenal for a price of at least £60m.

Arsenal have already brought two players from Chelsea this summer in the form of Madueke and Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Yet Jackson – who has 30 goals and 12 assists in 81 games for the Stamford Bridge outfit – could be the best of the bunch.

Christopher Nkunku

GettyChristopher Nkunku has been heavily linked with a Chelsea exit[/caption]

Nkunku is out of favour under Enzo Maresca despite an impressive Club World Cup, and has been linked with a move away from England as the likes of Bayern Munich and RB Leizpig circle.

Talks with Leipzig are at a crucial stage with the club themselves fuelling speculation on social media, but Chelsea would prefer a permanent sale to a loan.

When Chelsea previously discussed Nkunku with Leipzig, it appeared neither the player nor the club were interested in being reunited despite his previous successful spell there between 2019 and 2023.

The 27-year-old has also been the subject of enquiries from clubs in England and Italy as Chelsea value the Frenchman at £43m (€50m).

Internal?

While Arsenal will want to make a key addition to their squad in order to help them finally land an elusive Premier League title after a wait of more than two decades, there are internal options if all else fails.

Mikel Merino had a successful stint playing up front last season and could be a perfect impact sub behind Gyokeres for the upcoming campaign, though that would then mean Arsenal are short on midfielders.

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