Paul Merson has questioned Chelsea's decision to sell Kai Havertz and Mason Mount to Arsenal and Manchester United respectively. The duo are likely to bring in £120million for the Blues, but are strengthening teams likely to be challenging Mauricio Pochettino's side for a place in the top four next season.
Pochettino faces a big task in rejuvenating a squad which achieved the club's worst-ever Premier League finish in 12th place, and losing key players such as Mount will not have been an ideal start for the Argentine coach. The England international's exit was sealed on Wednesday in a move to Old Trafford worth an initial £55million plus £5million in potential add-ons, with Havertz having already signed for Arsenal in a move worth £65million.
Havertz has had bright sparks at Stamford Bridge, but has failed to fully deliver on his promise following his arrival from Bayer Leverkusen for an initial £62million. Mount, meanwhile, has lead the club statistics for minutes played, goals scored, assists and chances created since making his debut four years ago.
