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Havertz explains new role at Arsenal as Arteta plots move for Chelsea target

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Kai Havertz says he sees himself as a No9 for Arsenal and Germany as the north London club are plotting move for RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko.

Havertz told Welt am Sonntag: “I clearly see myself as a number 9 in the national team – and that’s what I am now at Arsenal. But I don’t mean the classic nine.

“Where else are they available? Even Erling Haaland or Harry Kane, who you immediately think of, don’t just stand in the box and wait for the finish.

“The players who are waiting there no longer exist in modern football. I am someone who enjoys letting go and making deep runs. But it is also clear to me that I will be measured by goals.”

His comments are interesting given Arsenal are now chasing Benjamin Sesko to fulfil that very role.

Arsenal are moving decisively for RB Leipzig striker – and they are very confident of landing him.

The 21-year-old has been sounded out and is keen to join the Gunners, with Leipzig valuing him at around £45million.

According to reports in Germany, Arsenal have made it clear they want the deal done before June 14 – the start of the transfer window and Euro 2024, where Sesko will be playing for Slovenia.

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Kai Havertz spares Aaron Ramsdale blushes, scores late winner over Brentford

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Kai Havertz spared Aaron Ramsdale’s blushes as Arsenal earned a statement win over Brentford which puts them top of the Premier League before title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City meet on Sunday.

Arsenal, looking to lead the table for the first time since December, went in front through Declan Rice’s flicked header.

The home side continued to dominate possession and Havertz skewed wide their best opportunity to go further ahead.

But, out of nowhere, the good work in an assured first-half performance was undone by Ramsdale’s error.

The England keeper, playing because David Raya was ineligible against his parent club, dallied over a clearance and allowed a sliding Yoane Wissa to score.

Arsenal pushed for a second-half winner without much luck until Havertz popped up in space to head in Ben White’s cross.

Havertz, who Brentford argued should have been shown a second yellow card for diving before he scored, netted in his fourth consecutive Premier League game to put Arsenal a point clear of Liverpool and two ahead of Manchester City.

It led to joyous celebrations at Emirates Stadium, although the Gunners know their title rivals have the chance to go back above them at Anfield on Sunday.

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