PIERS MORGAN is “underwhelmed” by the imminent arrival of Kai Havertz at Arsenal.
Gunners fans are also fuming as they fear Mikel Arteta is making a “classic Wenger mistake”.
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Kai Havertz is close to joining Arsenal from ChelseaRex
Havertz is close to joining Arsenal from London rivals Chelsea in what would be the club’s first signing of the summer.
According to reports, a £65million deal is on the verge of being finalised, with personal terms agreed over a five-year deal for the German.
However, his poor form for Chelsea last season has Arsenal supporters concerned about the signing, including TalkTV host and Sun columnist Morgan.
Responding to an update on the deal, he tweeted: “Am I the only Arsenal fan underwhelmed by this news?
“Why does Arteta think under-performing Chelsea stars are the missing link to our Title chances?”
Havertz scored just nine goals for the Blues last season as he was deployed as a centre forward by all four of the club’s managers.
Despite that low return, though, he did end the campaign as Chelsea’s leading scorer in both the league and across all competitions.
That does not appear to be enough to convince Arsenal fans, with others agreeing with Morgan’s assessment of Havertz’s arrival.
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One supporter, who also referenced the expected departure of Granit Xhaka, wrote: “He’s making the classic Wenger mistake of signing a tricky attacking midfielder when we need CDM enforcers.
“They should not be selling Granit either – He’s had an incredible season.”
Another also commented: “You are not the only one. Another Chelsea cast-off? They never seem to work out at Arsenal.
“Perhaps Arteta believes he can inspire Havertz to greater things at Arsenal.”