Emile Heskey
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Arsenal are reportedly eyeing Aston Villa’s talented winger Morgan Rogers, with the player priced at a hefty £100 million due to high demand.
Rogers has been impressive for Villa, scoring 14 goals and providing 15 assists in all competitions last season, making him one of the most exciting wingers in the Premier League.
However, former Premier League striker Emile Heskey has cautioned Rogers to be careful about joining Arsenal.
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Heskey believes that Rogers might face challenges in securing regular game time at the Emirates due to strong competition from Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka.
“I think he needs to really be careful,” Heskey said. “He’s a huge asset for Villa… I would stay at Villa if I was him, establish myself, and play more football.”
Heskey’s warning comes as Arsenal is reportedly keen on signing Rogers to strengthen their squad and boost their chances of winning the Premier League title next season.
The Gunners are likely to add a winger and a striker to their roster, with several high-profile signings being discussed.
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Morgan Rogers (Image credit: Getty Images)
Interestingly, Rogers isn’t Arsenal’s top target in the winger position. The Gunners are reportedly keen on signing Real Madrid star Rodrygo, who is valued at around £68 million.
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Rodrygo, 24, is considered one of the world’s best wingers, with six goals and five assists in 30 La Liga appearances last season.
Saudi Pro League clubs Al Nassr and Al Hilal have reportedly offered £110 million to sign Rodrygo, but it’s unclear if he’ll be willing to make the move.
Arsenal’s pursuit of Rogers and Rodrygo is part of their efforts to strengthen their squad and boost their chances of winning the Premier League title next season.
If Arsenal does sign Rogers, he’ll need to compete with Martinelli and Saka for a starting spot. Given his impressive form for Villa, Rogers might be a valuable addition to Arsenal’s attacking lineup.
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