Morgan Rogers has already issued his verdict on Manchester United ahead of a potential transfer battle for his signature, with Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City also in the mix. The Aston Villa star is attracting significant interest ahead of the summer transfer window and is expected to play a key role for England at the upcoming World Cup.
Arsenal Target Faces Competition
Rogers is reportedly high on Mikel Arteta's list of summer targets for Arsenal, who are aiming to defend their Premier League title. The midfielder has enjoyed another impressive season at Villa, contributing 14 goals and 12 assists in all competitions. Chelsea and Manchester City, where Rogers began his career, are also monitoring the situation. However, Villa are determined to keep the player, with reports suggesting a price tag of over £100 million.
Manchester United Enter the Race
Amid speculation that Arsenal are considering alternatives, such as Morgan Gibbs-White, Manchester United have reportedly joined the race for Rogers. Reports from Manchester claim that United view Rogers as the ideal long-term replacement for Bruno Fernandes. The club captain, who turns 32 in September, is not leaving imminently, but United are planning for the future.
United may have an advantage in the transfer battle, based on Rogers' own comments. Speaking earlier this season in December, after Villa's 2-1 win over United in which he scored both goals, Rogers said: "It's massive. Every game is important, there's no bigger team than United. They came here to play, they're a tough team to play against and we've not had a great record against them recently so we knew we had to put it right and we're happy with the three points."
This statement is not what Arsenal or their fans want to hear, as it suggests Rogers holds Manchester United in high regard. The transfer saga is expected to intensify as the summer window approaches.
