Arsenal among Premier League clubs seriously pursuing Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers
Arsenal are one of three Premier League clubs showing serious interest in signing Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers this summer, according to a report from talkSPORT. The England international is expected to leave Villa Park in the upcoming transfer window, with the club prepared to listen to suitable offers despite a preference to retain him. A major sale is viewed as a potential necessity to fund Villa's own squad reinforcements.
Rogers, who joined Villa from Manchester City in January 2024, is understood to be keen on a move to an elite club and would be willing to join Arsenal. The Gunners are anticipated to offload one of their wide attackers, with either Gabriel Martinelli or Leandro Trossard likely to be sold, creating a potential opening in Mikel Arteta's squad. However, the 23-year-old is also reportedly open to a transfer abroad, with Paris Saint-Germain listed among his other suitors.
The interest from North London comes amid other transfer activity for Arsenal. Italian outlet Tuttomercatoweb claims the club is preparing an opening bid of around €30 million for Club Brugge's 21-year-old German striker Nicolo Tresoldi. Arsenal scouts have been monitoring the forward, who provided an assist in a recent match against Anderlecht. Tresoldi, who only moved to Belgium last summer, is attracting widespread attention and a departure is considered likely.
Elsewhere, a potential move for Newcastle United defender Tino Livramento has been complicated by a fresh injury setback. Magpies manager Eddie Howe confirmed the 23-year-old full-back has suffered a new groin issue, potentially ending his season. Both Arsenal and Manchester City have identified Livramento as a key summer target, but his recurring injury problems are now raising questions about the viability of a big-money move for a player whose fitness has been inconsistent.
In midfield, a separate report from TEAMtalk indicates that Arsenal's long-standing interest in Newcastle's Sandro Tonali may be in vain. The Italy international, who was offered to the Gunners in January, reportedly favours a return to Serie A over a switch within the Premier League. Juventus, Inter Milan, and a potential return to AC Milan are seen as more likely destinations for the 25-year-old, despite strong interest from several English clubs.
For Arsenal, the pursuit of Morgan Rogers signals a continued effort to add dynamic, homegrown attacking talent. His versatility across the front line and his physical profile align with Arteta's preferred attributes. A move would represent a significant step up for Rogers, who has established himself as a key figure at Villa Park since his arrival.
