Arsenal legend Ian Wright has named Kai Havertz as his pick for the club’s best summer signing. The Gunners have made some big moves in the transfer market this summer, bringing in the likes of Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber and Kai Havertz.
However, Wright believes that Havertz is the player who has the potential to make the biggest impact. The German international has struggled to live up to expectations at Chelsea since his £71 million move from Bayer Leverkusen in 2020. However, Wright believes that he can be a star at Arsenal.
“I feel very, very confident about that midfield and what that midfield can produce,” Wright said. “Especially with [Kai] Havertz, Havertz in that role, I think we are going to be very surprised in his quality as well.
“Arsenal fans are going to love him, we haven’t seen nothing from him at Chelsea. Yes, he’s scored the winning goal in a Champions League and stuff like that.
“But, he’s not a nine, he’s not a false nine. He’s either a ten drifting in like he did for Leverkusen scored lots of goals in his first couple of seasons.
“But I can see him as an eight, arriving with [Gabriel] Jesus coming out, leaving those spaces.
“I cannot help but get excited.”
Wright’s comments echo those of Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who has said that he believes Havertz can be a “top, top player” for the club. Havertz has shown flashes of his potential in his time at Chelsea, but he has not yet been able to find a consistent role in the team.
However, with Arteta’s guidance and the support of Arsenal’s already super-talented attacking option, Havertz has the chance to fulfill his potential at the Emirates Stadium. If he can do that, he could be a key player in Arsenal’s quest to return to the top of English football.
If Ian Wright says so, who am I to argue!
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Oh much I welcome the legendary take on Havertz, but is the German a gamble worth taking.
In my opinion this is a deal that comes with a dash of the unknown, There is a risk for Chelsea, who will feel immense regret if Havertz end up being remembered alongside Kevin De Bruyne and Mohammed Salah as talents who shine once their in a settled environment.
It is an intriguing move and does not come without drawbacks. Yes, Havertz is inventive, unselfish, versatile, technically gifted and deceptively strong in the air, His habits of going missing like Ozil when we are looking for a player to handle the intensity of competing with the Citizens won’t help much.
The steely determination by the gaffer in his ability to help the German improve will be tested.
Imagine Havertz linking with Saka and Martinelli or ghosting into space created by Jesus movement. Imagine the possibilities if he develops the understanding with Odegaard, Imagine Havertz after being coached by the gaffer, who has had a huge effect on Odegaard since signing the Norwegian from the cemetery of talents, Imagine Havertz slotting into Granite Xhaka as the left sided number 8 in a 4; 3 : 3 formation and Declan Rice telling him to push on.
The possibilities for the German is endless, this is a perfect opportunity for Havertz to start all over again
I cant get excited about Haverz, just does not impress me.
I just hope Wright is right because, unlike him, I think the Havertz deal is the one that makes the least sense, especially when you factor in the huge outlay committed to it
Havertz will benefit from Arteta’s mentality to treat every game like it’s a huge encounter. That’s why the boys celebrate all the wins Havertz is said to be a bit of a big game player…be prepared to have your socks blown clean off
I gat my eyes open👀👀👀