Morgan Rogers is attracting major interest from Arsenal and Manchester United this summer, with Aston Villa reportedly holding out for a fee north of £90million for the 23-year-old midfielder.
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Morgan Rogers is rapidly emerging as one of the Premier League's most sought-after talents, even before the transfer window has officially opened. The England midfielder is tipped to feature prominently in the Three Lions' World Cup campaign following his impressive displays at Aston Villa, catching the attention of both Premier League champions Arsenal and Manchester United.
The bookmakers have Arsenal as clear frontrunners to secure his signature at 4/6 with bet365, while Sky Bet and Paddy Power are offering 1/2 odds. Additional betting offers can be found at the Mirror Betting Hubs Free Bets offers.
Arsenal's pursuit of Morgan Rogers may have hit an early snag after the midfielder previously declared "there is no team bigger" than Manchester United - who are also monitoring his situation. The Aston Villa attacker is anticipated to be amongst the summer's most coveted names.
The 23-year-old has been amongst Villa's star performers over the last two campaigns, contributing 14 goals and 12 assists across all competitions this season.
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Such performances have inevitably attracted interest from clubs including Arsenal and United, with Villa reportedly demanding a fee exceeding £90million. football.london understands Rogers features amongst the Gunners' priority targets, while the Manchester Evening News reported in early May that Old Trafford officials were considering making an approach, reports the Mirror.
Continental reports have suggested United have made contact with Villa to gauge the terms of a prospective transfer, while Arsenal are understood to have reached out to the player's agents. Both clubs are seeking attacking additions, with United expected to explore options in midfield and on the left flank - positions Rogers is capable of occupying - while Mikel Arteta is eager to secure a top-class left winger.
Nevertheless, Rogers' remarks from last December hint he might favour United if presented with a choice. Following Villa's 2-1 victory over United - a fixture in which he netted 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 the subject of transfer speculation this summer, though he's not thought to be angling for a departure following the club's qualification for the Champions League.
When questioned about whether the rumours had impacted 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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