Arsenal are stepping up their pursuit of one of the Premier League’s rising stars.
According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Arsenal are set to bid for Morgan Rogers after holding talks with both the player and Aston Villa.
The journalist also revealed that club-to-club negotiations are expected to intensify following the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup.
Rogers has reportedly informed Villa that he wants to leave this summer despite helping the club qualify for the UEFA Champions League.
Chelsea and Manchester United are also monitoring his situation but the 23-year-old has given his preference to Arsenal after being sold on the Mikel Arteta project.
Villa remain determined to maximise any potential sale and are expected to demand well over [£130 million](http://Aston Villa value Arsenal target Morgan Rogers at £130m https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/06/29/aston-villa-value-arsenal-target-morgan-rogers-at-130m/).
Leandro Trossard has already sealed his exit from Arsenal and Gabriel Martinelli is also facing an uncertain future.
The Gunners have reached an agreement with Club Brugge for the transfer of forward Christos Tzolis.
Rogers would represent a significant upgrade on both Trossard and Martinelli in terms of quality and long-term potential.
The England international enjoyed a phenomenal 2025-26 campaign, producing 14 goals and 12 assists across all competitions.
Arteta could assemble a dangerous attacking trio with Rogers, Viktor Gyokeres and Bukayo Saka.
Christos Tzolis, Kai Havertz and Noni Madueke would provide Arsenal with exceptional attacking depth throughout the season.
Arteta is determined to take the Gunners one step further after the heartbreak of losing the Champions League final last time out.
Securing the signing of Morgan Rogers would send a powerful statement to every major rival that Arsenal are serious about competing for the biggest trophies.
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