Aston Villa have moved to shut down the speculation surrounding key midfielder Morgan Rogers.
Sky Sports report that the club have no intention of selling the England international this summer, despite mounting interest in one of their prized assets.
The suitors are gathering. Arsenal are seen as the frontrunners, with Chelsea, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain all monitoring the 23-year-old.
Rogers himself is thought to be open to a move to the Premier League champions.
Aston Villa’s stance on Morgan Rogers transfer revealed
Villa, though, are not playing ball. They are not encouraging offers and have pointedly declined to place any valuation on Rogers. That refusal is, in itself, a statement of how highly they rate him.
A figure of £80m had circulated earlier in the window. According to Sky, however, that was largely speculation, and no realistic sum would currently shift Villa’s stance.
Owner Nassef Sawiris is said to be ready to play hardball. The club’s position is underpinned by his contract.
Rogers is tied to Villa Park until 2031, leaving them under no pressure to cash in. That long-term security hands Unai Emery’s side total control of any negotiation.
His appeal is easy to understand. Since a £8m move from Middlesbrough in early 2024, Rogers has registered 31 goals and 29 assists in 125 appearances.
He can operate as a central attacking midfielder or off the left, a versatility that suits every club chasing him.
For Arsenal, the message is a tough one. Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta view Rogers as ideal for the left flank, particularly with the futures of Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli uncertain.
Rogers is currently with England at the World Cup, where his profile has only risen further.
