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Arsenal Considered Signing Chelsea Forward Joao Pedro earlier this summer, according to BBC journalist Sami Mokbel.
The Gunners enjoyed a productive summer transfer window, securing five permanent signings, yet they added only a single attacker to their squad.
Despite chasing a marquee forward for the entire window, Arsenal ultimately signed only one forward, Christos Tzolis.
According to journalist Sami Mokbel, Joao Pedro ranked among Arsenal’s top summer targets, though a transfer never seemed feasible.
Chelsea made clear that Pedro was unavailable for sale at any price and recently handed him a new long‑term contract to reinforce their position.
The former Watford player has extended his contract to June 2034, making it unlikely that Arsenal will secure his services in the immediate future.
Arsenal are expected to pursue a marquee forward signing in January after failing to acquire one during the recent transfer window.
