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The champions were in the mix for Sandro Tonali, Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton but lost out on all three, and have now stepped up interest in Aston Villa's attacking midfielder.
Arsenal miss out on Morgan Rogers as Chelsea win the race
Arsenal's interest in Morgan Rogers has ended in disappointment: the Aston Villa attacker has chosen Chelsea, with a British-record £117m deal agreed and a medical set for Monday. Xabi Alonso is reported to have played a key role in persuading Rogers to snub the Gunners.
Arsenal step up interest in Morgan Rogers
Attention has turned to Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, with Arsenal stepping up interest in the attacking midfielder as they look to add further quality in the final third before the window shuts.
Arsenal miss out on midfield trio
Arsenal's pursuit of fresh midfield options has hit obstacles this window. The champions were linked with Sandro Tonali, Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton, but all three have since moved elsewhere as rival clubs moved faster.
Transfer Desk update: club and wire reports, July 2026.