Unthinkable Arsenal transfer prompts Kai Havertz swap as Mikel Arteta plans for cup dominance

The form ofKai Havertz has prompted something of a rethink at Arsenal as the decisions over the club’s summer plans move into a different space. Many had pegged centre-forward down as a priority but the German’s impressive performances have somewhat changed that view.

There remain several key positions such as central midfield and the wide areas which are in need of an upgrade and reinforcement. Plans have been made by the club for some time with sporting director Edu even hinting toward the striker role not necessarily being a given.

«Well, I understand what the fans are asking for [a striker] but we already have our targets,» Edu said on TNT Sport in February. «We have planned a lot ahead of what we're going to face and I will be worried if we don't score a lot of goals and if we’re not creating chances, which is the opposite because we are creating a lot and scoring a lot of goals.

»The plan is to try to get better every year and I think we are in a good moment. Let's see if we can keep improving."

That said, there are a number of strikers that could tempt Arsenal still to make the move. One such player is Alexander Isak of Newcastle, who scored his 20th goal of the league season in 27 matches with the chance to hit 30 games played in the Premier League this campaign somewhat diminishing fears of any persistent injury issues.

Isak's exit from Newcastle might be unthinkable to their fans who have stringently batted away claims that the club need to sell. However, what Isak offers is more than just the goals and an upgrade through the middle.

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