Chelsea faces a significant challenge against Arsenal this weekend, marking their first major test of the new Premier League season. All eyes will be on Morgan Rogers, the England international who had been a primary target for the Gunners throughout the summer transfer window. However, Chelsea swooped in to secure his services for a staggering £117m.

Fans of Arsenal are left pondering what could have been after missing out on not only Rogers but also ambitious targets like Vinicius Junior and Julian Alvarez. Many supporters are expressing frustration, wishing the club had acted more decisively to secure Rogers.

As the anticipation for the match builds, it's also important to reflect on an Arsenal player who slipped through the cracks. Bruno Guimaraes, a standout midfielder, would have been an ideal replacement for Enzo Fernandez at Chelsea. Though Arsenal did not land a game-changing forward, they had a productive transfer window, acquiring proven Premier League talents like Guimaraes and Ezri Konsa.

Guimaraes, considered one of the top midfielders in the league, was signed for just £75m during a period when clubs were overspending on lesser talents. In contrast, Chelsea saw Fernandez depart for Manchester City at an eye-watering £125m. After selling Fernandez, Chelsea found themselves in a bind, unable to secure a replacement as many key midfielder transfers had already been completed.

With options like Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali, or Carlos Baleba available, Guimaraes might have been the most cost-effective and beneficial choice for Chelsea, offering not only a replacement for Fernandez but potentially an upgrade in their midfield.