Aston Villa will look to reshape their squad this summer but face a battle to keep hold of one of their prized assets, Morgan Rogers, as Liverpool turn their attentions elsewhere.
The Reds have been heavily linked with the former Manchester City player for months, with the England international's performances earning widespread admiration. However, Liverpool, who are set to welcome Andoni Iraola as their new manager, have no plans to test Villa's resolve due to other areas of the pitch commanding their focus.
Arsenal remain interested in Rogers after winning the Premier League title. According to The Athletic, every top Premier League club admires Rogers, with Arsenal among those to have reached out to his representatives and asked to be kept informed of his situation. Liverpool also appreciate Rogers but are prioritising different positions other than an attacking midfielder as they rebuild under new management.
While Villa are expected to balance their finances, Rogers would command a fee north of £80 million, and the club has zero interest in letting him leave. However, their resolve could be tested if a huge offer arrives from the Gunners, who are looking to strengthen under Mikel Arteta. Rogers is under contract until 2031, and as The Telegraph revealed, Middlesbrough would be owed 20 per cent of any transfer fee due to a sell-on clause.
In an interview last month, Arsenal's co-chair Josh Kroenke said: 'We are going to look to strengthen because we know that teams around us are going to get better. If you are not trying to continually evolve and improve, you are standing still.' Arteta also delivered a pointed message following the Champions League final loss to Paris Saint-Germain, insisting the club must make important decisions demonstrating ambition to elevate the team to another level after their first Premier League crown in 22 years.
Rogers has also caught the eye of clubs including PSG after another standout campaign under Unai Emery, with speculation that Villa may be willing to sell to comply with UEFA's financial controls. Whether Villa will part with the player remains uncertain, but Rogers has captured Arsenal's attention due to his versatility in operating as a No.10 or on the left flank—positions Arteta is keen to bolster.
