Overview
- Multiple outlets report that on Sunday Arsenal elevated Morgan Rogers to a top summer target and are actively pursuing the 23-year-old from Aston Villa.
- England team-mate Declan Rice is said to be fronting a player-level push to persuade Rogers to join the Emirates while other Arsenal internationals have also spoken with him.
- Media valuations for Rogers vary widely, with figures cited between about £80m and £100m and Villa insiders insisting the club values him highly.
- Aston Villa have signalled Rogers remains integral to Unai Emery’s plans but face financial pressures and a 20% sell-on clause to Middlesbrough that would reduce net proceeds if they sell.
- Arsenal are pursuing multiple attacking targets with a reported transfer budget near £250m and will renew youth transfer talks for Jeremy Monga after he turns 17 on July 10.