Ian Wright discusses Arsenal interest in Chelsea forward Morgan Rogers

Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright stated that Arsenal should have pursued a transfer for Morgan Rogers before the forward joined Chelsea. Chelsea completed a £117 million club-record deal to sign the 24-year-old from Aston Villa during the summer transfer window. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reportedly identified the England international as a potential difference-maker for the club's frontline, but the team opted not to meet Aston Villa's financial demands. Rogers has recorded one goal and one assist in his first two Premier League appearances for Chelsea. Arsenal and Chelsea are scheduled to face each other later this afternoon. Wright expressed the belief that the player would have preferred a move to Arsenal had a deal been finalized between the two clubs.

• 6:20 AMYahoo Sports — Wright believes Morgan Rogers ‘would have loved’ Arsenal move before Chelsea transfer