Morgan Rogers in action for Aston Villa against Fulham (Photo by Michael Steele, Alex Davidson/Getty Images)
Arsenal are reportedly interested in a potential summer transfer window deal for Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers.
The Gunners apparently sense that the £69m-rated England international could be available, even if Villa would ideally prefer not to sell, according to Football Transfers.
Rogers has been a revelation at Villa Park this season, establishing himself as one of the most exciting young talents in the Premier League.
Capable of playing a variety of attacking midfield roles, it’s easy to see Rogers fitting in well at a top club like Arsenal, while one imagines we’ll see other big teams linked with him as well soon.
Morgan Rogers transfer interest from Arsenal and others
Rogers could be a fine signing for Arsenal, and it could be that they’ll face a battle with Chelsea to sign the 22-year-old.
The Independent recently linked the Blues with Rogers, and he could make sense as a good fit for their youth project.
Still, having proven himself in the Premier League, Rogers could also arguably be ready to become a marquee signing for a winning project.
Chelsea don’t quite seem like they’re there yet, so could that give Arsenal the advantage?
Attack has to be a priority for Arsenal this summer
Rogers looks like just what Arsenal need to add more quality and depth to their attack, while they also surely need a new centre-forward.
Mikel Arteta has done a good job with AFC, but there still isn’t a trophy to show for it, and this season that’s largely been down to a lack of goal threat.
Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus aren’t prolific enough, and have also both been injured, while Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard have been inconsistent.
That’s left Arsenal overly reliant on Bukayo Saka, and someone like Rogers could help make the team a bit less one-dimensional up front.
