Gabriel Agbonlahor names two Arsenal stars who will be frustrated with Kai Havertz signing

Gabriel Agbonlahor fears Kai Haverrz is firmly on course to be this summer’s biggest transfer flop.

Eyebrows were raised when Mikel Arteta decided to invest so heavily, to the tune of £65million, in a player who spent three turbulent and largely frustrating years at Chelsea.

Havertz has started both of Arsenal’s Premier League games so far this term and, to the surprise of Agbonlahor, is ahead of both Emile Smith Rowe and Leandro Trossard in Arteta’s pecking order.

Smith Rowe endured a frustrating campaign last season but appeared ready to challenge for a first team place again having featured prominently during the summer during England’s triumphant European Under-21 Championship campaign.

Trossard, meanwhile, has rarely let his manager down and taken advantage of the opportunities he has been given since his January transfer from Brighton and Agbonlahor fears the progression of both players will be hindered by Havertz.

He told talkSPORT: ‘I think Havertz is going to be one of the 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

‘He’s not prolific finisher 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”