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      Arsenal wonderkid once dubbed club’s ‘future’ wanted by Champions League giants after ‘deciding to quit’ Emirates

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      JUVENTUS and Roma are both monitoring the situation of Arsenal youngster Charlie Patino, according to reports.Patino, 20, is expected to leave north London this summer.Charlie Patino is expected to leave Arsenal this summerCredit: GettyThe midfielder has spent over two years trying to establish his spot in Mikel Arteta’s first team squad.However, due to the high level of competition he is yet to break into the fold.Patino is now seeking a move away from the Emirates Stadium.And according to Calciomercato, Juventus and Roma are interested.Read More on FootballBoth clubs are trying to recruit Michele Fratini, who previously described Patino as a “diamond”.The midfielder’s contract expires next summer, so Arsenal are allegedly prepared to cash-in on him at the end of the season.The England Under-21s star made his Arsenal debut in a 5-1 League Cup win over Sunderland in December 2021.He came off the bench to score for the Gunners in added time.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPatino’s only other first team appearance came in a 1-0 FA Cup defeat to Nottingham Forest the following month.He was loaned to Blackpool for the 2022-23 campaign and made 37 appearances across all competitions.’Bravest fan in the world’ spotted in the Tottenham end with an ARSENAL shirt after turning up with wrong ticketThe midfielder has spent this season at Swansea, but his last start came back in January.Mikel Arteta’s striker shopping listBy Jordan Davies
      ARSENAL are stepping up plans to sign a world-class striker in the summer after their Champions League heartbreak.
      Mikel Arteta splashed out £204.5m last summer on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber.
      But the Spanish manager accepts he needs a proven goalscorer to take the club to the next level.
      And here are the players he is looking at to get the Gunners firing:
      BENJAMIN SESKO (RB Leipzig, value £40m-£45m)
      One for the future at 20 years old. Scored 16 goals for RB Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga last season and the Slovenian has carried on that good form in Germany with Leipzig this campaign.
      VIKTOR GYOKERES (Sporting Lisbon, value £60m-£80m)
      Been scouted several times this season. The Swedish striker, 25, is more of a traditional No 9 so may not suit Arsenal’s demand for flexibility but would bring a physicality that boss Mikel Arteta craves.
      ALEXANDER ISAK (Newcastle, value £75m-£85m)
      Impressed in his first two seasons in English football. The Swede, 24, has the pace and finesse to match his finishing ability, and Eddie Howe’s Toon may need to sell to balance the books this summer.
      JOSHUA ZIRKZEE (Bologna, value £45m-£50m)
      Dutch wonder  is attracting the attentions of clubs across Europe. At 6ft 4in the 22-year-old forward would have no trouble adapting to the Premier League and already has an eye for goal.
      XAVI SIMONS (RB Leipzig, value £70m-£80m)
      An incredible talent in the Bukayo Saka mould, currently on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. The future of the Dutch attacker, 20, depends on how much money his parent club want to make from him. More

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      Arsenal fans fume ‘Raya what have you done’ as catastrophic blunder lets Tottenham back into North London derby

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      DAVID RAYA had Arsenal fans pulling their hair out after his blunder against Tottenham.The Gunners were cruising 3-0 in the North London derby when Raya’s mistake gifted Spurs a way back into the game. David Raya had Arsenal fans pulling their hair out after his blunder against TottenhamCredit: RexHe attempted to chip the ball over Cristian Romero only to fail epically and set the defender up. Romero capitalised and coolly slotted home to pull one back for the hosts – leaving Gooners bemused.One said: “We haven’t conceded an away goal in 2024 and Raya does that.”Another added: “What is Raya thinking”READ MORE IN football One asked: “What is Raya doing?”Another fumed: “What the actual… Raya FFS.”It was the first time Arsenal have conceded an away goal in over ten hours of football.The Gunners raced to an early lead after Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s own goal on 15 minutes. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSGoals from Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz then looked to have left Arsenal home and hosed by half-time. But Raya’s gaffe afforded Spurs a route back into the game and then Declan Rice gave away a penalty. Eight times Arsenal and Tottenham’s North London rivalry got pettyTottenham skipper Son Heung-min converted from the spot to leave it all to play for with ten minutes to go.But Arsenal held their nerve to take an important three points back to the Emirates in their fight for the title. More

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      ‘This guy should be at Arsenal… he’s literally Thierry Henry’, say Gooners as Premier League star scores deadly double

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      NEWCASTLE star Alexander Isak drew comparisons to Arsenal legend Thierry Henry after his double against Sheffield United.Isak, 24, damned the Blades to relegation from the Premier League as he led the Magpies to a 5-1 triumph with a brace at St James’ Park.Arsenal fans have urged the club to sign Newcastle star Alexander IsakCredit: GettyNewcastle star Isak has been compared to Arsenal legend Thierry HenryCredit: EPAArsenal boss Mikel Arteta is keeping tabs on Isak ahead of the summerCredit: PANewcastle star Isak has dominated in the Premier League this seasonBut it was the striker’s equaliser that went viral as his brilliant movement met a stunning through ball by Jacob Murphy from midfield to beat Wes Foderingham from a tight angle down the right.That brought back glimpses of Henry’s deadly finishes that made him the Gunners’ all-time leading scorer with 228 goals in 377 appearances throughout his glittering stint in north London.Arsenal have been strongly linked with the Sweden international, with manager Mikel Arteta prioritising a striker signing ahead of the summer transfer window.And the Newcastle star is among the North Londoners’ top candidates to spearhead the frontline next season.Read More on ArsenalHowever, SunSport have revealed that Arsenal are facing competition with Barcelona also keeping tabs on Isak.Nevertheless, the Swede’s suitors are confident the Toon would be tempted to discuss a deal as they face having to balance the books to satisfy FFP and PSR rules.And Arsenal fans are adamant that would make for a sensational signing as they suggest Isak could become the next Henry.One fan tweeted: “I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, this guy should be playing for Arsenal.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnother commented: “It’s literally Henry.”A third posted: “Isak is honestly the closest player I’ve seen in terms of positions he takes up, movements, style of play, even down to his mannerisms, celebrations & arrogance to Thierry Henry, it’s uncanny.Mikel Arteta picks a fight with Premier League supercomputer after he is told Arsenal’s chances of titleTactics Exposed: Why Kai Havertz is Arsenal’s most important playerBy Dean Scoggins

      KAI HAVERTZ endured a difficult start to life at the Emirates after his big-money move from Chelsea.
      But has now well and truly found his feet.
      The German, 24, has found his scoring boots in recent weeks, including his double against his old club.
      But Havertz has been providing much more than goals in recent months.
      In fact he has become Mikel Arteta’s most important player as Arsenal go for the title.
      That’s after the Spanish boss made a genius tactical switch.
      Click here to read all about it.
      Or to watch the brilliant video in full on YouTube.

      “I’m not saying he has Henry’s quality but they’re just so similar it’s weird.”This fan said: “Isak has so much Thierry Henry in his game.”And that one stated: “Isak is lethal. Closest thing I’ve seen in the @premierleague to Henry.”Isak has now registered a staggering 19 Premier League goals in 26 appearances and is only one behind from the English top flight’s leading scorers Erling Haaland as well as Cole Palmer.Mikel Arteta’s striker shopping listBy Jordan Davies
      ARSENAL are stepping up plans to sign a world-class striker in the summer after their Champions League heartbreak.
      Mikel Arteta splashed out £204.5m last summer on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber.
      But the Spanish manager accepts he needs a proven goalscorer to take the club to the next level.
      And here are the players he is looking at to get the Gunners firing:
      BENJAMIN SESKO (RB Leipzig, value £40m-£45m)
      One for the future at 20 years old. Scored 16 goals for RB Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga last season and the Slovenian has carried on that good form in Germany with Leipzig this campaign.
      VIKTOR GYOKERES (Sporting Lisbon, value £60m-£80m)
      Been scouted several times this season. The Swedish striker, 25, is more of a traditional No 9 so may not suit Arsenal’s demand for flexibility but would bring a physicality that boss Mikel Arteta craves.
      ALEXANDER ISAK (Newcastle, value £75m-£85m)
      Impressed in his first two seasons in English football. The Swede, 24, has the pace and finesse to match his finishing ability, and Eddie Howe’s Toon may need to sell to balance the books this summer.
      JOSHUA ZIRKZEE (Bologna, value £45m-£50m)
      Dutch wonder  is attracting the attentions of clubs across Europe. At 6ft 4in the 22-year-old forward would have no trouble adapting to the Premier League and already has an eye for goal.
      XAVI SIMONS (RB Leipzig, value £70m-£80m)
      An incredible talent in the Bukayo Saka mould, currently on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. The future of the Dutch attacker, 20, depends on how much money his parent club want to make from him. More

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      Arsenal fans convinced they’ve found ‘next starboy’ as 16-year-old scores SEVEN including 17-minute hat-trick for U18s

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      ARSENAL fans are raving about their “next starboy” after a 16-year-old wonderkid bagged SEVEN goals on Saturday.The Gunners are currently spearheaded by Hale End product Bukayo Saka, but could soon have another Premier League star on their hands.Arsenal fans have been left brimming with excitement over Chido Martin-ObiCredit: Getty16-year-old Chido Obi has a 17-minute hat trick against Norwich for Arsenal’s U-18s. Two weeks ago he scored FIVE against West Ham ✨ pic.twitter.com/PosAK0vweu— B/R Football (@brfootball) April 27, 2024

      Chido Obi-Martin kept up his remarkable scoring run for the Gunners’ U18s with a 17-minute hat-trick in a 9-0 victory over Norwich.The Danish forward took his tally for the Arsenal youngsters to 29, eclipsing the single-season record held by Folarin Balogun.Obi-Martin has featured for Arsenal’s U21s and dropped down to the U16s earlier in the season, when he netted 10 times in a 14-3 win against Liverpool. It is understood that the teenager was brought into first-team training sessions by Mikel Arteta earlier in November.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAnd fans are utterly elated with Obi-Martin’s dominance.One wrote: “Another Arsenal Starboy incoming in the ranks. Brilliant and always well composed. Can’t wait to see him in the first team.A second said: “Forget signing a striker in the summer, We have another Star Boy!”Another wrote: “He’s a generational talent. Need to keep him in bubble wrap for protection.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSObi-Martin is eligible for Denmark and England, having represented both countries at youth level.After playing for the U16s of the two nations, he has only featured for Denmark’s U17s.Eight times Arsenal and Tottenham’s North London rivalry got pettyMeanwhile, former Arsenal wonderkid Jack Wilshere manages the U18s.When asked about Obi-Martin’s progress, Wilshere said: “He has improved so much, his hold-up play, back to goal, the way he links, the way he presses as well. “He wasn’t too keen on pressing but now he is. He’s got energy, good pressing, wins the ball back.”Obi-Martin’s recent formThe Dane has bagged a remarkable 24 goals across the last seven games.The youngster started off his high scoring cameos with four goals in Arsenal’s 8-3 victory over Crystal Palace U18s in March.He then notched four against Fulham and one in the following match up with West Brom.Before scoring two against Brighton, and FIVE against London rivals West Ham in early April.READ MORE SUN STORIESObi-Martin got one against Aston Villa, five days after the first-team lost 2-0 at the Emirates.All topped off by his latest seven goals in 64 minutes against Norwich.Mikel Arteta’s striker shopping listBy Jordan Davies
      ARSENAL are stepping up plans to sign a world-class striker in the summer after their Champions League heartbreak.
      Mikel Arteta splashed out £204.5m last summer on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber.
      But the Spanish manager accepts he needs a proven goalscorer to take the club to the next level.
      And here are the players he is looking at to get the Gunners firing:
      BENJAMIN SESKO (RB Leipzig, value £40m-£45m)
      One for the future at 20 years old. Scored 16 goals for RB Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga last season and the Slovenian has carried on that good form in Germany with Leipzig this campaign.
      VIKTOR GYOKERES (Sporting Lisbon, value £60m-£80m)
      Been scouted several times this season. The Swedish striker, 25, is more of a traditional No 9 so may not suit Arsenal’s demand for flexibility but would bring a physicality that boss Mikel Arteta craves.
      ALEXANDER ISAK (Newcastle, value £75m-£85m)
      Impressed in his first two seasons in English football. The Swede, 24, has the pace and finesse to match his finishing ability, and Eddie Howe’s Toon may need to sell to balance the books this summer.
      JOSHUA ZIRKZEE (Bologna, value £45m-£50m)
      Dutch wonder  is attracting the attentions of clubs across Europe. At 6ft 4in the 22-year-old forward would have no trouble adapting to the Premier League and already has an eye for goal.
      XAVI SIMONS (RB Leipzig, value £70m-£80m)
      An incredible talent in the Bukayo Saka mould, currently on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. The future of the Dutch attacker, 20, depends on how much money his parent club want to make from him. More

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      ‘Psychopathic’ Arsenal Invincible ‘would have been a criminal if it weren’t for football’, jokes former team-mate

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      EMMANUEL PETIT claims football “saved” fellow Arsenal legend Martin Keown from a life of crime.Petit revealed the ex-hardman “reminded me of psychopaths” but controlled his behaviour as he knew he was being watched on TV.Martin Keown famously confronted Man Utd’s Ruud Van NistelrooyCredit: GettyEmmanuel Petit says he and fellow midfielder Patrick Vieira were ‘so happy’ to have Keown playing behind themCredit: Action Images – ReutersKeown, 57, now a BBC and BT Sport pundit, won the last of his three Premier League titles with the Gunners as one of the 2003-4 “Invincibles”.But French World Cup winner Petit reckons only the discipline of sport kept the former England centre-back on the straight and narrow.The ex-midfielder, 53, told talkSPORT: “I always told him that football saved his life. Otherwise he would have been a criminal.”You know, the rules on the pitch… the fact that he could fight on the pitch, but with referees, things like this, he knew that television was looking at him, fans were looking at him, so he had to behave – with good manners as well.READ MORE TOP STORIES”But I remember so many things with him. This guy sometimes reminds me of psychopaths.”Petit smiled as he added: “I told him football saved you. Otherwise you’ll be in trouble in normal life because he’s such a nice guy but all of a sudden in the space of one second he can change.”Keown was at the centre of one of English football’s most notorious images – aggressively taunting Manchester United Ruud van Nistelrooy over a missed penalty in September 2003.But Petit gave another dramatic example of what he believes was the defender’s sensitive temperament.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe explained how Arsenal team-mates intervened against Sheffield Wednesday when Keown got his fingers around Paolo Di Canio’s throat.The former Chelsea and Barcelona star said: “You could see his eyes – he was not there anymore. He just wanted to kill Paolo Di Canio.The Wags of the North London Derby”So the way he plays, the way he used to take care of the strikers all the time – me and Patrick (Vieira) in midfield were so happy to have Martin at the back for you.”Petit also joked that Keown’s defensive partner Tony Adams was “clever” at “managing Martin just like someone who is walking with his dangerous dog”.Arsenal defensive icons Tony Adams and Keown hold the Prem trophy in 2002Credit: Getty More

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      Arsenal transfer boost as Newcastle boss Howe confirms Bruno Guimaraes IS up for sale.. but they’ll have to move quickly

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      EDDIE HOWE revealed Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes is available for £100million for one month this summer.Arsenal, Manchester City and PSG are all eyeing up moves for Toon’s Brazilian midfielder.Bruno Guimaraes will be available for £100m this summer – for a limited periodCredit: PABut the Magpies boss told them they’ll have to stump up the cash from the last week of May to the beginning of the last week of June.Bruno, 26, penned a new five-year deal with the Magpies last October but there is a £100m release clause valid for four weeks at the end of this season.And Howe told rivals to put up or shut up if they want the Samba international.He said: “We don’t want the constant speculation, it’s not healthy for the player or for us.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL“Having the release clause was well planned and structured by the club, in the sense that there is a finish point.“It goes without saying what my thoughts on the Bruno situation are.“We want to keep him, we want to build our team around him and he’s an integral part of what we are doing. He seems very happy and settled.“He’ll be thinking about a busy summer ahead and where we can hopefully take the team.Most read in Football“He is a bit of that but we are not in control, so we shall see.”BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHow ‘big angel’ Joelinton rescued boss after he fainted in Subway
      NEWCASTLE cult hero Joelinton rescued his old boss after he fainted in Subway.
      And coach Pellegrino Matarazzo still calls the Brazilian his ‘angel’.
      Matarazzo was Joelinton assistant manager during the midfielder’s spell in Germany with Hoffenheim.
      Recalling the scary incident, the Matarazzo revealed: “I was standing in the queue and I wasn’t feeling well.
      “I tried to go over to the Coca-Cola machine to quickly get a drink.
      “I realised I was about to faint, and I did faint.
      “When I opened my eyes I saw Joelinton! ‘Rino, Rino, are you okay?’
      “He was like a small, no a big, angel – Joelinton, what are you doing here?”
      Click here to read the full story…

      Howe is predicting a bumpy summer on Tyneside, with Arsenal and Barcelona also interested in red-hot striker Alexander Isak.The Toon Army are worried at least one of Bruno or Isak will be sold to help Saudi-funded Newcastle navigate Financial Fair Play restrictions.England star Anthony Gordon planning shock career change as Newcastle ace reveals his ‘calling’Asked if he can sign who he wants without selling one of the two stars, Howe added: “Yeah, I think so. I can’t predict the future but whatever happens we can fight, live again and create a slightly different team.“I want to make changes but changes that can transport us forward.”However, Howe warned: “I know exactly where I want to take the team but with our current financial situation, I’m not sure we’re able to recruit ready-made elite players.Both in terms of wages and transfer fees, we’re not in a position to do that. We have to sign players with the potential to become world class.“We have to be really smart with our recruitment, we maybe have to be slightly different to some of the other clubs we’re in and around.” More

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      How ‘donkey’ Kai Havertz went from sympathy penalty at Bournemouth to being Arsenal’s star in Premier League title race

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      KAI HAVERTZ has a soft spot for donkeys but is affectionately viewed by Arsenal fans as a real thoroughbred.Two goals in Tuesday night’s 5-0 thumping of Chelsea brings his total Prem tally to 11 this term.Kai Havertz celebrates his first goal against former club Chelsea on TuesdayCredit: RexHavertz sheepishly celebrated scoring his ‘sympathy’ penalty against BournemouthCredit: ReutersThe German also has five assists, with seven goals and four assists coming in his last ten league outings.It is the sort of form that has thrust the Gunners into the heart of an epic three-pronged title race with Manchester City and Liverpool.Should Havertz carry on like this and lead Mikel Arteta’s men to top-flight glory, he may be seen as the bargain buy of the season.All from a player who was bought originally by boss Arteta to be a midfielder — and a player who has had to fight to convince the fans.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLQuestions were raised when Arteta forked out £65million for Havertz last summer. Chelsea could not say yes fast enough.The 24-year-old may have scored one of the biggest goals in their history — the   2021  Champions League final winner against Manchester City  — but  was  considered underwhelming across his three-year stint.In 139 appearances for the Blues, after signing from Bayer Leverkusen for £62m in September 2020, he scored just 32 goals.Havertz is not your stereotypical footballer. A quiet soul who plays  piano and revealed last March he had opened a donkey sanctuary in Germany, having been gifted three by his parents when he turned 18.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSo, you can imagine his awkwardness as he strolled around the  Emirates pitch on Tuesday, having turned over his old club, while the home fans sung his name to the tune of Shakira’s “Waka Waka” hit.His Arsenal team-mates like that tune too,  chanting the “£60million down the drain, Kai Havertz scores again” lines after a 3-0 victory at Brighton earlier this month in which he scored the second goal.Mauricio Pochettino accuses Chelsea players of ‘giving up’ in gutless 5-0 loss to Arsenal saying ‘there is no excuse’The adulation may not sit well with him but he deserves it now.During his Chelsea days, Havertz was misused and misunderstood.The likes of Frank Lampard, Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter struggled to nail down a starting spot for him, flirting  between a wide striker, a No 9 and No 10. Even with Germany, he has been shifted about, flung to left-back  last November.Arsenal and Arteta shook things up further by plotting to use  Havertz as a free-roaming No 8,  trialling the system in pre-season.But circumstances forced Arteta’s hand. Gabriel Jesus’ extended time on the sidelines with a  knee injury meant Havertz was thrust back into the centre-forward limelight.Just the one goal in his opening 12 Prem appearances had fans muttering, wondering if Arteta had bitten off more than he could chew.The Arsenal squad could feel this, which is why they sympathetically let Havertz take a penalty in a 4-0 win at Bournemouth in September.Tactics Exposed: Why Kai Havertz is Arsenal’s most important playerBy Dean Scoggins
      KAI HAVERTZ endured a difficult start to life at the Emirates after his big-money move from Chelsea.
      But has now well and truly found his feet.
      The German, 24, has found his scoring boots in recent weeks, including his double against his old club.
      But Havertz has been providing much more than goals in recent months.
      In fact he has become Mikel Arteta’s most important player as Arsenal go for the title.
      That’s after the Spanish boss made a genius tactical switch.
      Click here to read all about it.
      Or to watch the brilliant video in full on YouTube.

      But it was not until February and March that things really clicked, scoring in four successive Prem games and leading the line in three of them. He’s not looked back since.Arsenal are still prioritising a world-class No 9 in the summer, yet Arteta has been given an almighty headache by Havertz and his impressively varied skillset.He was lovingly nicknamed  “donkey” at Chelsea but at Arsenal he now looks anything but — while at 6ft 4in, his aerial presence is immensely effective.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd during the heat of battle, you can always count on Havertz to keep his cool. He said last March: “From day one, I felt a special relationship with donkeys. It’s a very calm  animal.“Maybe I relate to them because I’m calm too. They chill all day, don’t do much, just want to live their life. I have loved them always.” More

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      How Mikel Arteta’s tactical genius turned Kai Havertz into Arsenal’s most important player

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      KAI HAVERTZ was the star of the show as Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the table with a rout of a lacklustre Chelsea.The Gunners ran out 5-0 winners over their London rivals on Tuesday night thanks to a Leandro Trossard strike and braces from Ben White and Havertz.Kai Havertz helped Arsenal smash his old club Chelsea and has been a key man in the Gunners’ title pushCredit: REXSunSport’s Dean Scoggins reveals why Kai Havertz is Arsenal’s most important playerCredit: YouTube / The Sun SportHavertz endured a difficult start to life at the Emirates after his big-money move from Chelsea but has now well and truly found his feet.The German’s second-half strikes against his former club took his tally to season to 12 goals in 47 appearances, a haul which seemed unfathomable just a few months ago.But the 24-year-old has provided much more than goals in recent months.Leading the lineMikel Arteta initially deployed Havertz on the left of his midfield three but he struggled to make any sort of impact.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut now that he’s leading the line, he’s flourished and has played a big part in the glut of goals the Gunners are scoring.The North Londoners have found the back of the net a whopping 26 TIMES since Havertz became the focal point two months ago.And the way things are going, they’ll add plenty more goals to that impressive haul.Havertz initially played on the left of midfield but is now Mikel Arteta’s main man in attackCredit: YouTube / The Sun SportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERLink up playHavertz isn’t just shining with his goalscoring exploits, he’s also helping his team-mates find the back of the net.Most read in FootballHow Arteta turned Havertz from expensive flop to Arsenal’s gamechangerHis hold-up play and ability to drop deep has allowed the likes of Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice to get in on the goalscoring act.The German’s knack for finding space to receive the ball and creating openings for his comrades has paid major dividends for Arteta, who was lambasted for splashing out £65million to acquire his services.Havertz has the ability to drop deep and dictate play to allow the likes of Declan Rice to get into scoring positionsCredit: YouTube / The Sun SportHavertz was terrific in the 5-0 win over ChelseaHot off the pressArsenal have become masters in winning the ball back in transitions and turning those positions into goalscoring opportunities this season.And that’s in no small part thanks to Havertz’s tactical and methodical leading of the press.He doesn’t just run around like a headless chicken, he closes the opposition down when he knows he’s got support behind him.But crucially, he only presses when the holding midfielder in Rice and the defence are set.Havertz is the key man in Arsenal’s press and when he moves his team-mates followCredit: YouTube / The Sun SportKai Havertz’s pressing when Arsenal aren’t in possession has been unheraldedCredit: GETTYTactical runsHavertz has become attuned to Arsenal’s reliance on getting the ball out wide to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli,And his runs across the centre-back – instead of the traditional one in behind – have yielded great results.They either create space for a runner in behind or drag the entire defence in a single direction.Havertz’s runs across the defensive line have created acres of space for Bukayo SakaCredit: YouTube / The Sun SportFinal verdictHavertz’s transformation has been nothing short of remarkable – and it hasn’t gone unnoticed by the Emirates faithful.READ MORE SUN STORIESArteta is rumoured to be in the market for a new frontman this summer.But with Havertz scoring and helping create goals galore, the Spaniard shouldn’t even think of dropping £100m on the likes of Ivan Toney and Victor Osimhen unless they can do all the things the German is currently doing and more.Mikel Arteta doesn’t need to sign a new striker in the summer if Havertz continues turning in such impressive displaysCredit: GETTY More