“Worst transfer deal so ever” – Darren Bent names 2 worst signings of the summer and Chelsea fans will love it
Former Premier League forward Darren Bent has named former Chelsea players Mason Mount and Kai Havertz as the season’s least impactful signings.
Mount made a £60 million move to Manchester United while Havertz signed a long-term deal with Arsenal for £67.5 million. Both players struggled at Stamford Bridge last season and Blues’ fans will be pleased that they have struggled at their new clubs.
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Mount made a £60 million move to Manchester United while Havertz signed a long-term deal with Arsenal for £67.5 million. Both players struggled at Stamford Bridge last season and Blues’ fans will be pleased that they have struggled at their new clubs.
Despite the lavish financial commitments involved, neither player has risen to the expectations. Darren Bent was asked to identify the season’s most lackluster acquisitions. He mentioned both players, revealing to talkSPORT:
“The two that I’ve gone with for the worst deal are Mason Mount and Kai Havertz.”
Bent, who is an Arsenal fan, went on to suggest that Havertz, the Gunners addition, was worse than Mount:
“Mount has had no impact whatsoever and that started in pre-season. Havertz is tough because it’s one of our own, I feel really bad. But the reason why I’d have to say so far he’s the worst deal is because he’s been given opportunities.”
Following his move from Chelsea, Havertz has been deployed in several roles but none have yielded satisfactory results for Arsenal. Bent continued:
“Mason Mount has been injured, Havertz has been playing every single week. Mikel Arteta is continually putting him in there and the performances have just not been there. So far for £65million, no.”
The verdict is still very much pending on both former Chelsea players. Mason Mount’s journey has been interrupted by injuries while Havertz has struggled to settle in at the Emirates Stadium.Mount has played just two games at United, although he was subbed off both times. Havertz, on the other hand, has played five games for the Gunners and is yet to provide an assist or score a goal.