August 24th 2023.
Kai Havertz's move to Arsenal during the summer transfer window caused a lot of surprise and speculation. Despite the hefty price tag of £65 million, Gabriel Agbonlahor believes that the footballer is on course to become the biggest transfer flop this season.
Havertz has already started in both of Arsenal's Premier League games, but Agbonlahor is not impressed. According to him, the German midfielder is blocking the progress of Emile Smith Rowe and Leandro Trossard who were both doing well last season. Smith Rowe had a successful European Under-21 Championship campaign while Trossard was doing great since his move to Arsenal from Brighton.
Agbonlahor expressed his concern to talkSPORT, saying: "I think Havertz is going to be one of flops of the season. For £65million I want a player who is going to boss a game, who is going to look like scoring goals. He gets in people's way. He makes it harder for teammates to find space, isn't quick and isn't great at getting the ball and turning. If I'm Smith Rowe, if I'm Trossard, I'm thinking gaffer come on, I know you've paid 65m for him, you've got to give me a chance."
It remains to be seen if Havertz is able to prove Agbonlahor wrong and make a successful transition from Chelsea to Arsenal. Meanwhile, the Gunners have received a boost with the return of Gabriel Jesus to training.
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