Arsenal don enter strong race to sign Aston Villa star boy Morgan Rogers, with Mikel Arteta personally leading the chase. The England international midfielder don catch eye of big clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United, but na Arsenal dey press hard.
According to talkSPORT, Arteta don tell Arsenal board to make move for Rogers this summer. The Gunners just win Premier League title, finishing seven points ahead of Manchester City. Arteta get transfer budget wey similar to last year, where e spend over £200m.
Arsenal don hold preliminary talks with Rogers’ representatives, hoping to bring the 23-year-old to Emirates Stadium. Arteta see Rogers as statement of intent after winning title. Aston Villa go demand at least £80m, but bidding war fit push price reach £100m.
Rogers don enjoy another strong season for Villa, helping Unai Emery side qualify for Champions League and win Europa League. His performance earn am spot for England World Cup squad and likely place for Thomas Tuchel starting team.
England legend Alan Shearer tok say: ‘Morgan Rogers is a top talent, and I think he’s one of the first names on Thomas Tuchel’s team sheet at the World Cup. He’s certainly one of the first names on Unai Emery’s team sheet. He’s exceptional and I think there’s going to be huge interest in him during this summer.’
Ex-England midfielder Gareth Barry add: ‘Morgan Rogers has been one of the most consistent players in the Premier League this year. He’s played the most minutes for Villa and despite a slight dip in his form, he has finished the season really strongly. On the world stage, he is relatively unknown, which gives him the potential to be a breakout star like we often see at World Cups and Euros.’
Rogers don work with new Manchester United boss Michael Carrick for Middlesbrough before. But e no clear where e prefer to go this summer. Joining Arsenal mean e go link up with Premier League champions and squad wey dem tip to challenge for years. United too don back to compete for major honours after impressing under Carrick.
Chelsea, wey finish tenth for Premier League, go expect improve under incoming manager Xabi Alonso. But for now, Arteta dey push hard to secure Rogers signature as Arsenal aim to strengthen for next season.
