Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly targeting Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers this summer, with the club holding out for a fee in excess of £90 million for the 23-year-old.
Rogers Attracts Premier League Giants
Morgan Rogers has emerged as one of the Premier League's most sought-after talents ahead of the summer transfer window. The England midfielder is expected to feature in the Three Lions' World Cup campaign following impressive performances at Aston Villa, catching the attention of both Arsenal and Manchester United.
Bookmakers have installed Arsenal as clear frontrunners to secure his signature at 4/6 with bet365, while Sky Bet and Paddy Power offer odds of 1/2. However, Arsenal's pursuit may have hit an early snag after Rogers previously declared that "there is no team bigger than Manchester United."
Villa's Valuation and Interest
The 23-year-old has been among Villa's standout performers over the last two seasons, contributing 14 goals and 12 assists across all competitions this campaign. Such performances have attracted interest from Arsenal and United, with Villa reportedly demanding a fee exceeding £90 million.
football.london understands Rogers is among the Gunners' priority targets, while the Manchester Evening News reported in early May that Old Trafford officials were considering an approach. Continental reports suggest United have made contact with Villa to gauge the terms of a potential transfer, while Arsenal have reached out to the player's agents.
Rogers' Previous Comments
Following Villa's 2-1 victory over United in December, where Rogers scored both goals, he said: "It's massive. Every game is important, there's no bigger team than United. They came here to play, they're a tough team to play against and we've not had a great record against them recently so we knew we had to put it right."
Rogers has been the subject of transfer speculation this summer, though he is not thought to be angling for a departure after Villa qualified for the Champions League. When asked about the rumours, he told The Rest Is Football: "The first time it ever happened it was [impactful]. You're in an uncomfortable spot of not realising that people have so much interest in you. But as you get older and gain experience, you know that comes with it and 95 per cent of it is just noise."
Transfer Odds
- Arsenal: 4/6
- Aston Villa: 7/2
- Manchester United: 7/1
- Chelsea: 10/1
- Manchester City: 14/1
- Liverpool: 20/1
- BAR: 25/1
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