Arsenal scout Dortmund striker Maximilian Beier as Havertz look‑alike

Arsenal have added Borussia Dortmund forward Maximilian Beier to their list of offensive targets, impressed by a playing style that mirrors current Gunners star Kai Havertz. The London club’s scouting network has been monitoring the 22‑year‑old for roughly twelve months and now consider him a viable Premier League prospect.

Search for a new attacking option

After a failed pursuit of Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid last summer – the Argentine forward is expected to join FC Barcelona – Arsenal turned to alternative solutions. Their interest shifted to the Dortmunder striker, whose recent performances have kept him firmly on the radar of the club’s scouts.

Teamtalk reported that Arsenal are evaluating several offensive options as part of their long‑term planning, and Beier emerged as a standout candidate. The club’s scouts have been watching him closely during their regular visits to Dortmund, a routine made easier by the presence of loan player Ethan Nwaneri, who also features for the Gunners.

Why Beier fits the Havertz mould

Arsenal’s scouting report highlights Beier’s ability to read space, move intelligently and exploit gaps – traits they associate with Havertz’s role as a “classic space‑finder”. Though naturally a central attacker, Beier can also operate on either wing or drop behind the striker, offering the tactical flexibility the Gunners value.

His versatility and recent form for Borussia Dortmund have reinforced Arsenal’s belief that he could adapt to the pace of the Premier League. The club sees his multi‑positional skill set as a key factor in their interest.

Beier is not the only English club eyeing the Dortmund star. Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur also monitored him during the previous summer, indicating a broader demand for his profile across the league.

Arsenal’s continued focus on Dortmund this season reflects both the scouting advantage of tracking Nwaneri’s development and the club’s strategic intent to secure a flexible forward who can complement their existing attacking options.