Manchester United are ‘in the mix’ to sign Aston Villa and England star Morgan Rogers after the season, according to reports.
The Old Trafford side are believed to be keeping close tabs on the 23-year-old, who could depart Villa this summer despite only penning a new six-year contract last November.
A host of Premier League clubs are admirers of the highly-rated attacker, who looks set to make Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad amid his impressive campaign at Villa Park.
Rogers is responsible for almost a third of Villa’s 42 league goals this season, having scored eight and assisted five in 31 appearances.
Man Utd Keen on Morgan Rogers
Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers celebrates scoring vs Man utd
According to The Sun, the trio of Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal are all long-standing admirers of Rogers and could rival Manchester United in the race for the 23-year-old’s signature this summer.
Rogers has not shut the door on a summer departure despite only recently penning fresh terms, as he wants to be part of a team that is consistently competing for trophies.
However, a potential deal for the 23-year-old will not come cheap for his suitors and could even surpass Villa's £100m record sale of Jack Grealish to Manchester City in 2021.
Rogers joined Villa from Middlesbrough in February 2024 and has since made 114 appearances in all competitions, scoring 27 goals and providing 24 assists.
Midfield Overhaul Looming at Old Trafford
Manchester United's Casemiro holding a football
Manchester United are preparing for a busy summer transfer window as they could welcome multiple new midfield signings to compensate for departures.
Casemiro has already announced he will be leaving the club at the end of his contract in June, while Manuel Ugarte’s future has also been the subject of speculation in recent weeks.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Uruguayan has suitors in Italy and could depart amid his limited playing time under Michael Carrick this year.
United are believed to be viewing Newcastle duo Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali as potential reinforcements, as well as Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, who is a long-term target.
How Morgan Rogers Could Fit Into Man Utd XI
Morgan Rogers
Amid United’s reported interest in Rogers, we asked ChatGPT how the 23-year-old could fit into Manchester United’s starting XI next season:
No.10 role – Rogers could operate centrally behind the striker for Manchester United, using his ball-carrying and physicality to drive through midfield and link play.
Left wing option – Rogers can cut inside from the left, offering direct running, dribbling, and goal threat while allowing overlapping full-backs to provide width.
Second striker / wide forward – He could also play close to the striker, supporting attacking transitions and adding another physical presence in the final third.
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