​With Leandro Trossard set to leave and Gabriel Martinelli also expected to depart this summer, Arsenal are pressing ahead with a double bid for Morgan Rogers and Bradley Barcola. The club is intent on bolstering its attacking options as it prepares for another campaign at the highest level. Arsenal can no longer afford to sign players unlikely to deliver an immediate impact; instead, the focus is on acquiring talents who can raise the squad’s quality and help the team compete for the biggest honours.
Mikel Arteta aims to push the club to the next level by winning the Champions League after guiding Arsenal to the Premier League title, and strengthening the squad is a clear priority. Both Rogers and Barcola are viewed as players who could help achieve that objective. Barcola has claimed back-to-back Champions League titles, while Rogers won the Europa League this summer. Their track records in major European competitions are seen as valuable assets that could enhance Arsenal’s dressing room culture and overall quality.
The pair are regarded as among the best in their positions, and Arsenal believes they would bring substantial quality to the squad. The club views them as ideal additions ahead of the next season. According to Team Talk, Arsenal has not given up on pursuing either player despite resistance from their current clubs, with the report indicating that significant transfer fees may be required to secure deals.
Arsenal continues to operate behind the scenes to make the transfers happen, maintaining its commitment to strengthening a squad capable of contributing immediately. There is growing optimism that both moves could still be achieved within this transfer window if negotiations progress in a positive direction. The club will continue to explore every avenue to bring the two attackers to the Emirates before the window closes.