11 Kai Havertz Replacements Arsenal Could Target – Ranked
With Kai Havertz sidelined by injury, Mikel Arteta and Edu must find a smart solution in the transfer market. Arsenal need both short-term firepower and long-term quality to keep their title challenge alive, and these ten realistic options could provide just that.
11. Jonathan Ikoné (Fiorentina)
Ikoné has long been admired for his creativity and dribbling skills in Italy. Fiorentina are open to letting him leave for around €20m, making him a relatively low-cost squad depth signing.
10. Arnaut Danjuma (Villarreal)
Danjuma’s spell in England didn’t fully work out, but his pace and direct playstyle remain attractive. Villarreal are willing to cash in for around £20m, and he could offer Arsenal depth across the front line.
9. Gonçalo Ramos (PSG)
Ramos is a traditional striker with sharp instincts inside the box. He has struggled for consistent minutes at PSG, but a loan move could provide Arsenal with a valuable finisher.
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8. Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund)
Guirassy was one of Europe’s most clinical strikers last season, netting over 30 goals in Germany. With a release clause of just €17.5m, he represents a bargain option who could deliver immediately.
7. Ferran Torres (Barcelona)
Torres is versatile, comfortable across the frontline, and already knows the Premier League from his time at Manchester City. Barcelona’s financial situation means a £35–40m bid could be enough to secure him.
6. Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
Watkins is one of the most reliable forwards in the Premier League, consistently hitting double figures for goals. Arsenal already had a bid rejected in January, but around £60–65m could test Villa’s resolve.
5. Lee Kang-In (Paris Saint-Germain)
The South Korean playmaker is highly technical, press resistant, and fits perfectly into Arteta’s system. PSG could allow him to leave on loan or for a reasonable fee, making him an attainable option.
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4. Rodrygo (Real Madrid)
Rodrygo delivers elite ball-carrying, two-footed finishing, and flexibility across the front line. If late-window dynamics open a door, he would instantly raise Arsenal’s ceiling in big games.
3. Ademola Lookman (Atalanta)
Lookman has blossomed in Serie A, scoring 15 goals last season and establishing himself as a key attacking threat. He is keen to leave Atalanta, and at £35–40m, he could be a smart and realistic addition.
2. Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea)
Jackson has shown flashes of brilliance at Chelsea but has struggled with consistency. Arsenal could look to revive his career for around £70–80m, betting on his raw talent and physical presence.
1. Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa)
Rogers enjoyed a breakout season at Villa with 14 goals and 16 assists, catching Arsenal’s attention. Though valued at £70–80m, his versatility and potential make him the standout candidate to fill Havertz’s void.
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