Arsenal forward Kai Havertz is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a knee injury, sources have told ESPN. The 26-year-old missed an open training session at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday but it is currently unclear how severe the issue is.

Kai Havertz has picked up a knee injury; the news comes the week before Arsenal travel to Premier League champions Liverpool in a huge encounter; watch Arsenals next two games vs Leeds and Liverpool l

Arsenal are expected to first look at the loan and bargain basement markets if Kai Havertz is ruled out for a prolonged period of time with a knee injury.