Mason Mount on his assist: “The first of many I promise. My name’s not Kai!”

Mason Mount on his assist: “The first of many I promise. My name’s not Kai!”

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.

Let’s be honest, selling Mason Mount and Kai Havertz is not good business from Chelsea. I just don’t get it.

It may make sense if Chelsea had to bring some money in, but there is no point getting money in at the expense of missing out on the top four, which itself will lose the club more money.

Manchester United and Arsenal are going to be in the mix for the top four next season along with Chelsea, so why would you weaken yourself by selling two of your best players to direct rivals?

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.

Chelsea fans will say Mount and Havertz didn’t have great seasons last season, but they are proper players who will definitely improve the teams they go to.

I could understand if they were sold to Real Madrid or Bayern Munich, but not to two enemies who are going to be fighting to be where you want to be just to get money in to keep on buying unproven kids.