Aston Villa has placed a British record valuation of £130 million on attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers, according to a report from The Telegraph. The club considers the 23-year-old their crown jewel, worth more than England teammate Elliot Anderson and £5 million more than Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool last summer.
Current Transfer Market Context
In the current transfer window, Anderson has been the biggest ticket item, with Manchester City purchasing him from Nottingham Forest for £116 million. However, Rogers' future has been the subject of intense speculation for several months, with Arsenal emerging as front-runners, while Chelsea and Manchester United have also been linked.
Villa's Stance on Selling
The Telegraph reports that Villa does not want to sell Rogers and is mindful of the 20% sell-on clause included in his transfer from Middlesbrough. As things stand, Arsenal must decide whether to meet that valuation or attempt to bargain with a determined Villa side.
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