Chelsea's capture of Morgan Rogers for a massive £117 million has raised eyebrows, especially with Arsenal also heavily linked to the player. However, as Chelsea faces Arsenal this weekend, the focus might shift to an Arsenal player they desperately need.
Arsenal experienced a frustrating summer transfer window, missing out on key targets like Morgan Rogers, Vinicius Junior, and Julian Alvarez. This has left many supporters wishing the club had acted faster to secure Rogers, particularly as Chelsea swooped in. The upcoming match between Chelsea and Arsenal is a major talking point, and fans are eager to see how the teams perform.
While Arsenal managed to bring in established Premier League talents Bruno Guimaraes and Ezri Konsa, the club also let a player slip through their fingers who could have been a game-changer. This refers to a player Xabi Alonso's side could have secured.
Bruno Guimaraes, now a standout midfielder in the Premier League, was acquired by Arsenal for a relatively modest £75 million. This acquisition stands in stark contrast to other high-profile midfield transfers, such as Enzo Fernandez's move to Chelsea for £125 million. Chelsea, having sold Fernandez, found themselves unable to secure a suitable replacement due to the advanced stage of other major midfield deals.
While players like Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali, or Carlos Baleba could have been viable options for Chelsea's midfield, Guimaraes would have offered the most cost-effective and ideal solution. He could have not only replaced Fernandez but potentially provided an upgrade. Interestingly, Chelsea has also been linked with Arsenal's Martin Zubimendi, highlighting the depth and quality within Arsenal's current squad, with Zubimendi seemingly behind Guimaraes in the pecking order.
