{"id":3495,"date":"2026-09-06T19:36:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T19:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=3495"},"modified":"2026-09-06T19:36:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T19:36:15","slug":"the-chelsea-player-that-arsenal-wanted-to-sign-in-the-summer-alongside-morgan-rogers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=3495","title":{"rendered":"The Chelsea player that Arsenal wanted to sign in the summer, alongside Morgan Rogers"},"content":{"rendered":"


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When the news emerged that Chelsea were signing Morgan Rogers, many questioned his decision. Why would he choose Chelsea over Arsenal? It turns out he wasn\u2019t the only one to choose Chelsea.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ultimately, it emerged that Arsenal were not willing to offer the requisite cash to sign Rogers<\/a>, while Behdad Eghbali decided to smash Chelsea\u2019s<\/a> record transfer fee and pay Aston Villa a huge \u00a3117m.<\/p>\n

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Rogers has sparkled, even at this early stage. A goal against Fulham, hitting the bar against Luton and then an assist against Brighton. The England star is improving with every game he plays for Chelsea.<\/p>\n

But in a different world, Rogers could have chosen Arsenal and forced Villa to sell him to North London, instead of West. Indeed, there is a world where Rogers and Joao Pedro<\/a> could have combined for Arsenal.<\/p>\n

Arsenal wanted to sign Joao Pedro as well as Morgan Rogers<\/h2>\n

At the start of the summer, Barcelona were heavily interested in Pedro.<\/a> Chelsea\u2019s Player of the Season was picked as Deco\u2019s replacement for Robert Lewandowski, but Chelsea held firm, and Pedro remained.<\/p>\n

It was Alonso\u2019s wish not to sell the striker, and it was the right move. Pedro has made a magnificent start to the season. Not only that, but the Brazilian has signed a new deal and is now considered \u2018untouchable\u2019<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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How many Premier League goals will Joao Pedro score next season? \ud83d\udd2e<\/h3>\n

A hat-trick in his first game under Alonso!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Unusually, BBC Sport<\/a> have shared every single Arsenal target from the summer window. A total of 21 names are listed, with Rogers right at the top. Interestingly, down in eighth on the list, is Chelsea\u2019s Pedro.<\/p>\n

It is understandable why Arsenal would want to sign Joao Pedro<\/h2>\n

Another summer, another window in which Arsenal have failed to bring in a game-changing striker. The Gunners have needed a goal machine for some time; Viktor Gyokeres simply is not what Arsenal need.<\/p>\n

A good striker, one of the best in Europe \u2013 but the Swede is nowhere near Pedro\u2019s level. The Brazilian changes games and that\u2019s what Arsenal lack. The same for Kai Havertz \u2013 Chelsea were willing to sell him.<\/p>\n

Later today, Arsenal and Chelsea do battle and all Blues fans will be hoping that Pedro can shine. If he does, Mikel Arteta will be frustrated \u2013 more so than normal \u2013 because it will be Pedro playing a key role.<\/p>\n

Chelsea\u2019s best move this summer was keeping Joao Pedro<\/h2>\n

Chelsea have sold Marc Cucurella, Andrey Santos, Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernandez. Of course, the latter is a huge blow regardless of what happened off the pitch \u2013 he is a game changer and proved that.<\/p>\n

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Even on his debut for City, his assist for Erling Haaland proved crucial in the 1-0 win over Frank Lampard\u2019s Coventry. Chelsea have signed Rogers and Emi Martinez is considered the best signing of the summer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Chelsea have significantly improved their team and added much-needed experience. But keeping Pedro and tying him down to a new contract until 2034 was the best thing the Blues could have really done.<\/p>\n

If Chelsea were to sign a replacement with the same in-game impact that Pedro has, he would have cost north of \u00a3200m. There is a real argument to suggest Pedro is the Premier League\u2019s best striker right now.<\/p>\n

Whatever signing Chelsea could have made, or did make, keeping Pedro is the best bit of business they did this summer \u2013 even better than raking in \u00a3125m for Fernandez. He makes Chelsea title challengers.<\/p>\n

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