Kai Havertz names the Arsenal teammate he stays in contact with the most

Kai Havertz has been speaking to the Premier League about several topics and revealed the Arsenal teammate he spends the most time in contact with.

Currently, Havertz is on the comeback trail from injury, and he could even be available for the North London derby after the international break.

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Havertz picked up a knee injury against Manchester United on the opening day of the season, but now his return finally appears to be in sight.

Ahead of him being back in contention to play, the forward has revealed the Gunners teammate he messages the most.

Kai Havertz messages Martin Odegaard the most at Arsenal

Kai Havertz has named Martin Odegaard as the Arsenal player he spends most time in contact with, as the pair appear to have formed a close bond.

Along with the German international, Odegaard is also close to returning from injury, but is unlikely to be ready in time to face Tottenham.

The duo will likely have been working closely to support one another during their time together on the sidelines.

Havertz has admitted he is close friends with Odegaard, and that became the case after the captain gave one of the Gunners’ spot kicks to him two seasons ago.

The 26-year-old had been going through a barren spell at the Emirates Stadium, and that ended after he scored a penalty against Bournemouth.

Havertz is now a big player for Arsenal, and having him back fit will be a huge boost for Mikel Arteta’s squad.

Meanwhile, Odegaard’s status in the squad needs no explaining, and having him back fit should take the team to another level.

Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard injury updates ahead of the North London derby

Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli are all expected to play some part against Spurs after the international break.

Meanwhile, Havertz is in contention but unlikely to be risked, given how long he has been on the sidelines.

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Gabriel Jesus and Odegaard will most likely miss the London derby and be back at the start of December to face Brentford.

In between, the Gunners also face Bayern Munich in the Champions League and then travel away to Chelsea.

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94% passing: Arsenal in the picture to sign 21yo Primeira Liga star, €80m clause in contracts

94% passing: Arsenal is in the running to acquire 21-year-old Primeira Liga talent, with an €80m release clause in his contract.

According to the Portuguese publication Record (page 14), Arsenal and Chelsea are both potential suitors for Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande.

The Ivory Coast international joined the Primeira Liga team from Midtjylland in January 2023 and has quickly become a vital part of their defensive lineup.

Diomande’s existing contract with Sporting is set to expire in June 2027, and Record reports that his future may be in doubt beyond the upcoming summer transfer window.

Turkish sources have mentioned Galatasaray as a club showing interest this month, but it has been stated that Sporting has yet to receive any official offers for the player.

Arsenal is preparing to make a significant bid for a £71m upgrade on Trossard, who has been likened to an “early Thierry Henry” – opinion

Arsenal is targeting a formidable winger

Even though Arsenal is performing well, there are still some areas of the squad that need strengthening, particularly the left wing.

While Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli have made strides this season, and Eberechi Eze can also step in, the left side lacks a truly elite option compared to the likes of Bukayo Saka or Noni Madueke on the right, as well as the three forwards who can start when fit.

This sentiment seems to be echoed by the club, as recent reports from Spain suggest they are keen on Rafael Leão.

The report states that Arsenal is poised to make a substantial move in the winter transfer window for attacking reinforcements, with an offer of around €80m for the AC Milan star, which translates to approximately £71m.

The North London club reportedly sees the Portuguese international as an ideal addition, and Arteta is believed to be a strong admirer. However, with Chelsea, Manchester City, and several French clubs also showing interest, securing this transfer will not be straightforward.

That said, considering Leão’s talent and the fact that he has been compared to Henry, this is a deal worth pursuing aggressively, even if it may signal the end of Trossard’s time at Arsenal.

How Leão compares to Trossard

Given Arsenal’s requirement to enhance their goal-scoring capabilities, the initial aspect to examine when contrasting Leao and Trossard is their performance from the previous season.

Regrettably for the Belgian, this is where he falls short.

For instance, in 56 matches, accumulating 3455 minutes, he netted two goals and assisted ten times, resulting in an average of a goal contribution every 2.8 games, or every 172.75 minutes.

In comparison, the Milan star achieved a total of 12 goals and 13 assists in 50 matches, totaling 3499 minutes, which averages out to a goal involvement every other game, or every 139.96 minutes.

This year, the gap is narrower, but once again, the Portuguese dynamo leads the way.

In eight matches, totaling 470 minutes, he has generated six goal involvements, averaging one every 1.33 games, or every 78.33 minutes.

Conversely, the former Brighton & Hove Albion player has recorded eight goal involvements in 14 matches, totaling 832 minutes, which averages one every 1.75 games, or every 104 minutes.

However, while their output is ultimately the most significant factor, particularly for a team aiming for the title, there is also the aspect of their playing style and entertainment value.

Unfortunately for the 30-year-old, this is another domain where he is outperformed, as although his technical skills can be delightful to watch, he lacks the power and dynamism of the former LOSC Lille star.

Additionally, the 26-year-old’s capacity to retrieve the ball in his own half, challenge opposing defenders, and then slot the ball into the far corner is why former Milan coach Stefano Pioli remarked, “Leao reminds me a lot of the early Thierry Henry.”

Just envision a player capable of executing that once again wearing the club’s red and white and aiding them in breaking their two-decade title drought.

In conclusion, Trossard is a remarkable player and is currently in good form, but if Arsenal has the opportunity to sign Leao in the winter, they should seize it.

Despite dropping points against Sunderland over the weekend, Arsenal fans have plenty to be optimistic about.

Firstly, Mikel Arteta’s team remains firmly at the top of the Premier League standings, and just as crucially, they appeared genuinely threatening in the second half.

While they may have shown some defensive vulnerabilities, the Gunners excelled in their attacking play, with Leandro Trossard continuing his impressive form by scoring a stunning long-range goal.

However, although the Belgian is currently in outstanding form, recent reports indicate that his playing time could be significantly impacted by another international player who has drawn comparisons to the iconic Thierry Henry