Arsenal firm on player valuations, decline Chelsea bid for Rogers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 6:58 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Arsenal continues to seek high-quality additions to their squad this summer following a strong title challenge last season. The club opted not to match Chelsea's £117m bid for Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, holding firm on their £80m valuation. They plan to offer £70m for Bruno Guimaraes but will not overpay. Additionally, Arsenal has expressed interest in Ezri Konsa and Jacobo Ramon for defensive reinforcements. The Gunners are also considering a move for Julian Alvarez and Bradley Barcola as attacking options.
- •Arsenal did not match Chelsea's £117m offer for Morgan Rogers.
- •The club plans to offer £70m for Bruno Guimaraes.
- •Ezri Konsa is a primary target for defensive reinforcements.
- •Julian Alvarez and Bradley Barcola are under consideration as attacking options.
- •Arsenal's transfer strategy emphasizes strict player valuations.
- 6:58 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal's hardline Guimaraes valuation and refusal to overpay for targets
"Arsenal are determined to strengthen their squad with high quality players this summer as they look to build on last season's title. The north London side were interested in signing Morgan Rogers, who has joined Chelsea for £117m, from Aston Villa – but refused to go higher than their £80m valuation of the player. It is understood the Gunners were given the opportunity to match Chelsea's offer for Rogers but declined.
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