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Mikel Arteta declines to pursue Chelsea forward Joao Pedro for Arsenal

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Mikel Arteta declines to pursue Chelsea forward Joao Pedro for Arsenal

Summary

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta opted against making a formal approach for Chelsea attacker Joao Pedro during the most recent transfer window. The club considered several forward options following their unsuccessful pursuit of Julian Alvarez. Arsenal conducted internal discussions regarding the potential signing of the Brazilian player to bolster the attacking unit. However, Arteta determined that the forward did not align with his tactical system. The club ultimately ceased their interest in the transfer despite speculation regarding the player's potential interest in a move. Joao Pedro remains with Chelsea, having signed a new contract with the club.

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•Arsenal considered Joao Pedro as an alternative to Julian Alvarez during the transfer window.
•Mikel Arteta personally assessed the player and decided against a transfer move.
•The decision centered on whether the player fit the manager's established system.
•Joao Pedro recently signed a contract extension with Chelsea.

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5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Mikel Arteta discouraged Arsenal’s interest in Chelsea star

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Joao Pedro was one of the attackers Arsenal considered adding to their squad in the last transfer window after they missed out on Julian Alvarez.Their main focus had been convincing the Argentinian to...
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