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Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta is reportedly a \u2018huge admirer\u2019 of Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers and he wants to sign the England international.<\/p>\n
Rogers<\/strong> was one of the standout performers in the Premier League during the 2025\/26 campaign, and he could start for England at this summer\u2019s World Cup.<\/p>\n The 23-year-old has contributed 14 goals and 12 assists in all competitions for Aston Villa this season, and he is being heavily linked with a move elsewhere.<\/p>\n Every club in Europe would surely be delighted to have Rogers in their squad, and Aston Villa face a real fight to keep him beyond this summer.<\/p>\n Aston Villa are known to have PSR issues, and Sky Sports reporter Lyall Thomas has confirmed that Rogers is no likelier to stay after they secured Champions League qualification.<\/p>\n READ: Arsenal p*ss it, managergeddon, Spurs nonsense, Palace 12th \u2013 10 kneejerk predictions for next season<\/strong><\/p>\n Thomas said on X: \u2018Understand #AstonVilla\u2019s Champions League qualification has done little to change situation around Morgan Rogers.<\/p>\n \u2018Interest of #Arsenalfc<\/strong>#ManUtd, #ChelseaFC still there + #AVFC would still benefit from \u00a380m+ windfall that could be reinvested in squad. #PSG still in background too.\u2019<\/p>\n Earlier this week, a report claimed the Gunners have started \u2018talks\u2019 with Aston Villa over signing Rogers, with it also noted that head coach Mikel Arteta is \u2018personally leading\u2019 their push to secure his services.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Gunners are looking to do the double this weekend by adding the Champions League to their trophy cabinet after winning their first Premier League title in 22 years, but they will inevitably still be active in this summer\u2019s window.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Arteta sack despite one title tip, Man Utd ignored and Delap for Golden Boot \u2013 pre-season predictions revisited<\/strong><\/p>\n It has been widely reported that the north London side may have to prioritise outgoings this summer to balance the books, but there is room for improvement with their attack and Rogers would be a great addition.<\/p>\n And a new report from Football Transfers<\/em> claims Arsenal are \u2018plotting a blockbuster transfer\u2019 to land Rogers, having \u2018already conducted extensive groundwork on a deal\u2019.<\/p>\n Arsenal chief Berta is said to be pushing for this transfer, there is a \u2018major\u2019 issue to overcome.<\/p>\n The report claims:<\/p>\n \u2018Sporting director Andrea Berta was a huge admirer of Rogers at that point, and the Italian\u2019s respect for the Aston Villa star remains undiminished. Indeed, he has made the England international his personal project for the summer and has already conducted substantial work towards driving a deal through.<\/p>\n \u2018While Arsenal are interested in Rogers, there is a major sticking point in terms of the transfer fee. Aston Villa value their player in the region of \u20ac115 million (\u00a3100m). While Arsenal\u2019s exact valuation of Rogers is not clear, sources have indicated that it is \u201csignificantly less\u201d than the Birmingham club\u2019s demand.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n READ NEXT: Three reasons why everyone hates \u2018threatening\u2019 Arsenal<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\nArsenal \u2018secret groundwork\u2019 over Morgan Rogers revealed<\/h2>\n
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