Losing Havertz would be a hammer blow for Arsenal and leave them with just three fit forwards in Ethan Nwaneri, Leandro Trossard and Raheem Sterling. One of that trio would have to lead the line, unless Arteta got incredibly creative with his problem solving.

Mikel Arteta has revealed that Arsenal wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri is banned from the senior dressing room despite starring for the first-team this season. The 17-year-old made his debut for Arsenal two years ago at the tender age of just 15, becoming the youngest player in Premier League history when he came off the bench against Brentford.

Ethan Nwaneri is required to use a separate changing room due to the Premier League safeguarding regulations which mandate that players must be 18 or older.

Mikel Arteta has revealed how safeguarding rules mean Ethan Nwaneri has to get ready in a different dressing room to his Arsenal team-mates on match days. Nwaneri has broken into Arsenal’s first team this season and the 17-year-old scored his seventh goal of the campaign on Sunday during a 5-1 victory over Manchester City.

Arsenal are back in action when they travel to Leicester City this weekend. Mikel Arteta's side make the trip to the King Power Stadium looking to secure their third successive Premier League win. The Gunners have been in excellent form in the top flight,