HAVERTZ BULKED UP FOR RETURN

KAI HAVERTZ is ready to return after bulking up to become Arsenal's new heavyweight striker.

- BY JOHN CROSS

Gunners forward Havertz has hit the gym and broken training records during his three-month lay-off with a hamstring injury.

Havertz, who is still Arsenal's leading Premier League scorer with nine, wants to face Newcastle on Sunday and is also steeling himself for a fight as they look to sign a new striker this summer.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was full of praise for Havertz and his attitude to come back to fitness as he made it clear he has a big future at the club.

Arteta said: “He looks in great shape. There's been a transformation in his body.