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How Arsenal's key transfer targets have fared since rejecting summer move

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Verri, M. (2026, September 23). How Arsenal's key transfer targets have fared since rejecting summer move. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-transfer-news-vinicius-jr-alvarez-rogers-romero-b1298073.html

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The article discusses players Arsenal showed interest in during the summer transfer window who did not join the club. Vinicius Jr and Julian Alvarez both struggled with form at their respective clubs; Vinicius scored only once in eight appearances, while Alvarez was booed by fans for poor performances. Morgan Rogers, however, has been successful since moving to Chelsea, scoring three goals in five Premier League games. Cristian Romero has adapted well to Atletico Madrid, helping them win all of their last three La Liga matches. Lastly, Manchester City signed Jeremy Monga from Arsenal's interest list, but the young player has yet to make an appearance for his new club's squad.

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Arsenal had interest in several key players over the summer transfer window but failed to secure some of them. Vinicius Jr, despite Arsenal's interest, joined Real Madrid where he has struggled this season, scoring only once in eight appearances. Another player, Julian Alvarez who was also on Arsenal’s radar, started just one match for Atletico Madrid and faced criticism from fans when substituted. Meanwhile, Morgan Rogers, a midfielder Arsenal were interested in but could not sign, moved to Chelsea for £117 million and has settled well there, scoring three goals in five Premier League appearances against his previous suitors, the Gunners.

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“Article A discusses current transfer speculations and targets for various clubs, while Article B focuses on how players who Arsenal were interested in but did not sign have fared since. The events described are different stages of the transfer process.”

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“Article A discusses why Vinicius Jr's transfer from Real Madrid to Arsenal did not happen during the summer, while Article B covers his performance after deciding against a move to Arsenal.”

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“The articles cover different aspects of Arsenal's transfer activities and interests, with no indication they discuss the exact same incident or time frame.”

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Arsenal's sporting director likes to enquire about a large number of players, exploring possibilities and eventually narrowing the shortlist down to the top targets. asserted

director → like → targets

The Gunners pursued a host of big-name players, particularly in attack, but certain deals proved too difficult to get done. asserted

deals → pursue → attack

Here are some of those that Arsenal were interested in, and how they have done since either staying put or moving elsewhere... asserted

they → do → put

The winger has scored just once in eight appearances so far this season and has struggled for form under Jose Mourinho. asserted

winger → score → Mourinho

In the defeat to Atletico Madrid just before the international break, Vinicius was subbed off inside ten minutes of the second half. asserted

Vinicius → sub → half

That came with the backdrop of Alvarez not training with his Atletico Madrid team-mates and being booed by the supporters. asserted

Alvarez → come → supporters

The forward has started only one match this season, against Liverpool, and is yet to score. asserted

forward → start → Liverpool

Alvarez returned from a minor muscle injury to come off the bench against Real Madrid and was again loudly booed, despite Diego Simeone remonstrating with the Atletico fans. asserted

Simeone → return → fans

It was Chelsea, instead, who completed a £117million move and Rogers has settled in well at Stamford Bridge. Almost inevitably, he scored against Arsenal in the derby clash earlier this month, and he has three goals in five Premier League appearances. Cristian Romero Read More Romero has started Atletico Madrid's last three La Liga matches, a run in which they have picked up maximum points and conceded just one goal. The Argentine has wasted little time in settling in. asserted

Argentine → complete → time

He clashed with Jude Bellingham during the Madrid derby and left Mourinho furious after he avoided a red card for a poor challenge. asserted

he → clash → challenge

As part of the push to recruit some of the country's best young talent, Arsenal were very much in for Jeremy Monga. asserted

Arsenal → recruit → Monga

A deal with Leicester for the 17-year-old was close to being finalised but Manchester City swooped in and secured the teenager. asserted

City → finalise → teenager

Monga was sent straight out on loan to Swansea, though he has not made the squad for any of the five Championship matches since he joined. asserted

he → send → matches

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