Havertz, however, has yet to make his mark at Arsenal; his play style requires time and a settled squad in which to flourish.
If Arsenal gives him the chance to showcase his abilities on the pitch, they have one of Europe's most exciting projects in place.
1. Havertz as a central midfielderHavertz offers Arsenal with aerial prowess that they do not currently possess in their squad, scoring three headed goals last season and according to Billy Carpenter's analysis attempting more headed shots on target than only eight other Premier League players attempted.
Hasertz was often used in Tuchel's Chelsea's central front three, often taking up more advanced positions where his runs stretched the opposition's shape. Havertz was among the best run makers in the league at creating them.
Havertz can make full use of his ability to run in behind and mislead defenders, drawing them out of position and drawing Arsenal players out. Furthermore, he's an excellent passer and strong attacker off the ball, so would fit perfectly into Arteta's more subdued approach to attacking.
2. Havertz as a wingerHavertz made his mark at Bayer Leverkusen as an inventive creator and invasion player capable of dominating in the final third. While at Leverkusen, Havertz ranked among the top ten for goal contributions, key passes, shot creation actions and progressive carries; which measure how rapidly play progressed and space was created for teammates.
Havertz can also serve as an attacking right-winger or false nine in more advanced roles. Playing him centrally would limit his space, yet combined with Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice behind him could allow Arsenal to thrive even in congested areas. It is here where Havertz has perhaps displayed his finest work this season - specifically during their Community Shield performance against Manchester City as one example; furthermore he makes regular recoveries and attempts aerials at roughly similar rates to his peers in his position.
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3. Havertz as a strikerHavertz should play an active role in Arsenal's attack by being deployed as a striker rather than playing as a left-sided midfielder, as his height and aerial prowess make up for any shortfalls the Gunners may possess in their final third. At 6ft 2ins he more than capable of winning aerial duels while providing crosses for teammates.
He can make penetrative runs into the attacking third, as evidenced by his high ranking for targeted running stats last season. Such runs help break down opposing defences and create opportunities for teammates.
At Chelsea, he proved his ability as a striker with Champions League and Club World Cup final-winning goals that proved his ability. Unfortunately, he still has not established himself as an elite centre-forward - something which may come over time but currently hinders his impact on the game.
4. Havertz as a wingbackHavertz adds height and aerial prowess that Arsenal lack in their front line. He provides valuable options when attacking from right side of a three, with teammates in deeper positions passing into him easily (above). Havertz can control possession effortlessly before using this ability to encourage runners ahead.
He can win aerial duels, with Germany international Thomas Ginter boasting a higher success rate than Ivan Toney or Aleksandar Mitrovic last season. Arteta finds him attractive for both these reasons as well as his willingness to press forward from deep positions.
His numbers as a set-piece taker may seem concerning for some, but it should be remembered that they were amassed while playing in one of Chelsea's least productive attacking sides in Premier League history. Off the ball, however, he can pose an effective threat to defences while providing speedy teammates like Christian Pulisic or Timo Werner an outlet.
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