Arsenal are intensifying their interest in Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, with Declan Rice reportedly playing a key role in attempting to persuade the player to move to the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners are looking to bolster their attacking options following a strong Premier League campaign, and view the 23-year-old as a potential upgrade on the left side of their attack.
Rogers only signed a new contract with Aston Villa last year, but is believed to be open to considering a transfer should a suitable opportunity present itself. TEAMtalk sources indicate that the player is ‘ready to move on’ from Villa if the circumstances are right. Arsenal believe Rogers possesses the “unpredictability and match-winning quality” that was occasionally lacking in their squad last season, even after the arrival of Eberechi Eze.
According to reports cited by Football365, Arsenal are utilizing their England international contingent – including Rice, Eze, Noni Madueke, and Bukayo Saka – to appeal to Rogers. Rice is described as being at the forefront of this “charm offensive,” aiming to convince his international teammate to join him in North London.
However, Arsenal face competition for Rogers’ signature, with Chelsea and Manchester City also reportedly monitoring the situation. The Daily Mail reports that Aston Villa currently value Rogers at £85 million, though TEAMtalk understands the club will demand a club-record fee exceeding the £100 million received for Jack Grealish in 2021. The pursuit of Rogers is part of a broader reshaping of Arsenal’s attacking options under Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta. Successfully securing Rogers would provide Arteta with another dynamic attacking threat and further strengthen Arsenal’s position as Premier League contenders.
