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Arsenal Deems Wan-Bissaka at £25 Million Too Expensive; Misses Out on Rogers to Chelsea
According to a Daily Mail exclusive via Hupu, Arsenal's summer transfer strategy is marked by strict financial discipline, leading to missed opportunities. The club lost out on Morgan Rogers to Chelsea, who paid £117 million, after Arsenal refused to meet Aston Villa's valuation. Arsenal considers West Ham's Aaron Wan-Bissaka at £25 million too expensive and values Villa's Ezri Konsa at only £30-35 million, far below Villa's £60 million asking price. With William Saliba needing 3-4 months rest, defensive reinforcements are critical. Other targets like Julian Alvarez, Bradley Barcola, and Ferran Torres are considered only if prices are right. Arsenal is also pursuing young talents Milo Bernard and Axel Dontchev.
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