Arsenal are preparing to intensify their pursuit of Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers, with Mikel Arteta keen to bolster his attacking options ahead of the summer transfer window. The Gunners manager is targeting a left-sided attacker, a role Rogers can fill effectively.
Villa's Stance on Rogers
Aston Villa have anticipated interest in their prized asset, but Arsenal currently appear the most determined to secure his signature. However, any deal is far from straightforward. Rogers is under contract until 2031, having signed two new deals in the past 20 months, meaning a significant fee would be required to prise him away. At just 23 years old and given his importance to Unai Emery's side, Rogers is widely regarded as the most valuable player in the Villa squad.
Record-Breaking Fee Expected
According to reports from the Daily Mail, club owner Nassef Sawiris is prepared to ignore all interest unless offers exceed £100 million. Villa are therefore likely to hold out for a record-breaking sale, surpassing the £100 million fee Manchester City paid for Jack Grealish in 2021. Rogers is currently representing England at the World Cup and made a substitute appearance in their win over Croatia last week.
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