Both Arsenal and United have identified the left flank as a priority area for improvement this summer. For Arsenal, the potential arrival of Rogers could signal the beginning of the end for Leandro Trossard or Gabriel Martinelli. Trossard, now 31, has struggled for consistency in the latter half of the campaign and has only one year remaining on his current deal. Meanwhile, Martinelli’s future remains subject to speculation, with the club weighing up whether to offer him a long-term contract or utilize him as a squad player.
United are also keen to bolster their attacking options and see Rogers’ ability to play out wide or in central midfield as a major asset. The Red Devils are planning a significant overhaul of their midfield department, and Rogers fits the profile of the young, dynamic, and homegrown talent that the INEOS-led recruitment department is prioritising.