According to the Mirror, a post-match conversation between Arsenal director Edu Gaspar and Chelsea forward João Pedro has sparked heated debate among Gunners fans.

Arsenal secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Despite conceding first, the Gunners turned the match around with goals from Havertz and Odegaard. João Pedro has been one of Chelsea's standout performers this season, recording 2 goals and 2 assists in the opening three Premier League matches.

According to BBC Sport, João Pedro was on Arsenal's shortlist of 20 potential signings during the previous transfer window. However, concerns about his fit within Arteta's system mean Chelsea are unlikely to sell him cheaply.

Arsenal released tunnel footage following their victory over Chelsea, and as Football London reported, eagle-eyed fans spotted Gaspar speaking with João Pedro. One fan questioned, "Is that João Pedro talking to Gaspar?" Another suggested Arsenal might be interested in acquiring the Brazilian forward. A third fan asked, "João Pedro and Gaspar together after the match. Are we signing him?"

Despite acquiring Trossard, Cuesta, and Guimarães, Arsenal endured a challenging summer transfer window and failed to land their primary targets. Morgan Rogers chose Chelsea over Arsenal, while Liverpool won the race for Barca's Barcola. Kluiverley was also an Arsenal target, but Bournemouth refused to sell; he subsequently missed the season opener due to a foot injury. Vinícius Júnior was central to Real Madrid contract negotiations in which Arsenal also expressed interest, but the Brazilian star ultimately chose to remain at Madrid. Julián Álvarez rejected a Premier League return after his Barcelona transfer fell through.

Despite these setbacks, Arteta remains optimistic about the club's transfer efforts. He stated: "Yes, 100 percent. The results might not be what we expected, but the intent is certainly there. In my opinion, that's the most valuable part."

Arteta also added: "It's not down to one person entirely. I think Edu or Josh Kroenke should talk about these things, because I'm not involved in these negotiations. They know far more than I do. These matters relate to the transfer market and various aspects, so it's more appropriate for them to speak about it."

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