The Times: Arsenal's Year-Long Pursuit of Morgan Rogers Hijacked by Chelsea; Club Frustrated by Slow Transfers
According to The Times, Chelsea hijacked Arsenal's year-long pursuit of Morgan Rogers. Arsenal's sporting director Andrea Berta believed £65 million could secure top players but stuck to budget, while Aston Villa valued Rogers higher. Rogers stayed at Villa, contributing 14 goals and 12 assists. Arsenal has only completed one £34 million deal (Christos Tzolis) and signed backup goalkeeper Ilan Meslier. Arteta called for elite signings after losing the Champions League final. Arsenal has failed to sign four players due to price, agent fees, or wages, including Jeremy Monga (to Man City) and Mateus Fernandes/Sandro Tonali (to Tottenham). They are still negotiating for Alex Scott, Bouaddi, Barcola, Alvarez, Guimaraes, and Konsa. Timber is recovering from groin surgery.
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