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By Eishna Rawat
Posted on July 21, 2026 1:00 am | Updated on July 20, 2026 10:02 pm Arsenal face rising competition from Chelsea and PSG for Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers.
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Morgan Rogers is at the centre of one of this summer’s biggest sagas. Arsenal are weighing a blockbuster move worth well over £100million. As per the latest transfer news, Arsenal remain firmly interested in the Aston Villa forward, though formal talks are yet to start between the two clubs.
Why Morgan Rogers Is Top Priority For Arsenal
Morgan Rogers has emerged as the top forward target for the Gunners this summer, and the timing lines up with Arsenal’s summer plans. Leandro Trossard’s Arsenal exit is close to done. They have also agreed a fee for Christos Tzolis. So Mikel Arteta wants more depth on the left flank. As reported by Sky Sports, the two clubs haven’t held direct discussions so far, though sources expect that to change.
He has become one of the most-watched attacking talents in the country. That is mostly down to his flexibility. Villa boss Unai Emery has used him centrally, out wide, and even as a false nine.
There is football logic behind the move too. Arsenal finally ended their title drought last season, winning the Premier League after three near misses. Building on that means adding proven quality, not just potential. A contract extension through 2031 has strengthened Villa’s hand. But it has not cooled the Gunners’ ambition.
The Race For Morgan Rogers Heats Up
Morgan Rogers remains a firm target for the Gunners. But the club is far from alone in this chase. Manchester United, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain have all been credited with interest too. That has turned the pursuit into a real bidding contest. As reported by Football365, Villa want a fee closer to £130million. Arsenal’s opening offer, meanwhile, is expected nearer £100million.
Chelsea’s move has added fresh urgency to things. As reported by Sport Bible, the west London club “entered the deal in a very strong, strong way.” That caught rivals off guard, just as talks with Villa were being planned. A bid worth around £117million was seen as too rich for now.
Regardless of how it plays out, the chase says a lot about how highly he is rated. Clubs clearly believe the investment will pay off down the line, and that belief has continued to build in recent weeks.
What Comes Next In This Transfer Chase
Morgan Rogers’ form on the pitch backs up the growing interest. His output last season was strong, with 14 goals and 11 assists in 55 appearances, as reported by Sky Sports. That form helped fuel his rise into Thomas Tuchel’s England squad. He went on to feature five times at the World Cup, teeing up Anthony Gordon in England’s semi-final exit to Argentina.
Morgan Rogers for Aston Villa in 2025/26, as per FOTMOB:
Competitions Matches Goals Assists Chances Created
Premier League 37 10 6 47
FA Cup 2 1 0 3
EFL Cup 1 0 0 0
Europa League 15 3 5 28
His path here has not been simple either. Signed from Middlesbrough for £16million in 2024, he has played as a winger, a false nine, and a central creator. That range is exactly why so many big clubs are circling him this summer.
The Gunners have other plans in motion too. There is still admiration for Julian Alvarez, but it looks unlikely he will head to north London. Contact over Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola has also stayed informal so far. Whatever happens next, the transfer news around Arsenal is unlikely to slow down before deadline day.
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