Some Arsenal fans have expressed scepticism about the club’s pursuit of Chelsea’s Kai Havertz in the current transfer window, particularly due to his lack of prolific goal-scoring ability.
Last season, Havertz was deployed as the main striker for Chelsea, primarily because the team lacked another prominent goal-scorer. However, he did not have the most impressive season, and Chelsea struggled as a collective.
This has led many Arsenal fans to question why their club would be interested in signing Havertz. However, according to a report in the Daily Mail, the intention is not to play him as a striker at Arsenal.
Instead, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reportedly plans to utilize Havertz as a replacement for Granit Xhaka in a number 8 role, similar to the position he played during his time at Bayer Leverkusen.
By deploying Havertz in a different position, Arteta aims to maximise the player’s strengths and provide a different dimension to Arsenal’s midfield.
Just Arsenal Opinion
Havertz is a fine player and probably has struggled in England because he has not been used correctly.
It surprises most Arsenal fans that their club is moving for the German, but we must learn to trust the judgement of Arteta as he has shown in the past that he knows what he is doing.
Hopefully, Havertz will join us and become one of our best signings in a long time.
“We must learn to trust the judgement of MA”, meaning about incoming players. Must we? TAVARES LOKONGA, VIERA, keeping Elneny and Holding, are al[ mistakes.
Not sellling AMN when we had a firm bid.Also a mistake. Mistakes lead to lack of trust, naturally
I trust MA in all areas other than ins, outs and renewals. SOME have been excellent but too many have been very poor.
Jonfox
I am sure there is a reason why you ae not the coach or manager of a 50th division club
Havertz to replace Xhaka in an advanced number 8 role.
Now where have I heard that before? 🤔hmmm.
Why keep on buying where we are not deficient. We lack a number 9. We lack someone to sub Saka when rotation comes to shove. We lack someone to rotate oordigard. Everton Macneil can do the job for hole if Xhaka finally leaves.
I keep asking, what happens to Smith Rowe? Is he going to be another Maitland Niles?
If i were him, i would be looking to be offski.
I’m still waiting to see academy players integrated into the first team. even if it’s a single one in Arteta’s time
Thought Arteta was lauded for developing young talent? Saka was already beaming, and Martinelli scored 10G and 5A under Emery, and Saliba class in French league.
Don’t see many academy players being integrated; in fact a 21 goal scorer Balogun looking to be sold.
Far more a checkbook manager than developer of talent. Imagine Emery could have been successful too if given over 400 million and choice of his players.
So Hazertz will be the updated version of the X- man, (Granit), twice the price of the original but with less drama. We would be better off sticking to the original version for another year at least.
Havertz can be a success at Arsenal, it will rely heavily on the other incomings.
There are reason to believe Arsenal is still firmly in the driving seat as it relates to the purchase of Rice.
Why dont we buy a player, that has been a success in that role. Not a punt!!!!!!!!!
Thought Arteta was lauded for developing young talent? Saka was already beaming, and Martinelli scored 10G and 5A under Emery, and Saliba class in French league.
Don’t see many academy players being integrated; in fact a 21 goal scorer Balogun looking to be sold.
Far more a checkbook manager than developer of talent. Imagine Emery could have been successful too if given over 400 million and choice of his players.
What I have failed to understand is the sanctioning of moves for Xhaka and Partey. The pairing in midfield that was the second best in the league. We should have hung on to them in addition to Rice or Caicedo, at any cost.
Been saying the same thing, if you need a true B2B midfielder, then go get one. Stop with square pegs in round holes.
He was a success at that positing when he played in Germany.
If Arteta has a plan for Havertz than the signing makes true sense. Havertz is not a striker and is not influential on the wings. His best position seems to be in the midfield and if Arsenal can utilise his talent to the utmost than it will be a great signing. Also what might have influenced Arteta is Havertz’s ability to press which makes Arteta’s game plan more effective.