Morgan Rogers impressive season at Aston Villa has brought upon a number of admirers in the Premier League with Arsenal and Manchester United believed to be looking to sign him this summer
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Michael Carrick and Mikel Arteta are both looking to sign Morgan Rogers this summer
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Morgan Rogers is fast becoming one of the most wanted players in the Premier League right now and the transfer window is yet to officially open. The England midfield is expected to play a big role in the Three Lions' World Cup campaign after impressing at Aston Villa so much so that Premier League champions Arsenal and Manchester United are keen on obtaining his services.
The bookies are lining up that Arsenal are the firm favourites to seal his services at 4/6 with bet365 while Sky Bet and Paddy Power are offering 1/2 odds too. You can also find more betting offers at the Mirror Betting Hubs Free Bets offers.
Arsenal may already have suffered a setback in their bid to sign Morgan Rogers after the midfielder previously insisted “there is no team bigger” than Manchester United - who are also tracking him. The Aston Villa attacker is expected to be one of the hottest names on the market this summer. The 23-year-old has been one of Villa’s standout performers over the past two seasons and has produced 14 goals and 12 assists in all competitions this term.
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That form has inevitably put him on the radar of clubs including Arsenal and United, with Villa thought to be seeking a fee north of £90million. football.london understands Rogers is among the Gunners’ leading targets, while the Manchester Evening News reported in early May that Old Trafford chiefs were weighing up a move.
Reports abroad have since claimed United have contacted Villa to explore the conditions of a potential deal, while Arsenal are said to have approached the player’s representatives. Both clubs are in the market for attacking reinforcements and United are expected to look at options in midfield and on the left side - roles Rogers can fill - while Mikel Arteta is keen to add a top-class left winger.
However, Rogers’ comments from last December suggest he could lean towards United if forced to choose. Speaking after Villa’s 2-1 win over United - a match in which he scored both goals - he said: “It’s massive. Every game is important, there’s no bigger team than United.
“They came here to play, they’re a tough team to play against and we’ve not had a great record against them recently so we knew we had to put it right and we’re happy with the three points.”
Rogers has been linked with a move away from Villa this summer, although he is not believed to be pushing for an exit after the club secured Champions League qualification.
Asked whether speculation had affected him, he told The Rest Is Football: “I think the first time it ever happened it was [impactful]. You’re in an uncomfortable spot of not realising that people have so much interest in you and you’re not quite realising that. But as you get older and gain experience along the way, you know that comes with it and 95 per cent of it is just noise.
“You hear it, course you do. You can’t help not. You know it’s there but you’ve got to use it in a positive way. You just try and get on with your game and just focus.”
Morgan Rogers next club odds
Arsenal - 4/6
Aston Villa - 7/2
Man United - 7/1
Chelsea - 10/1
Man City - 14/1
Liverpool - 20/1
BAR - 25/1
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