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Jack Heath
Thu 28 August 2025 19:31, UK
Morgan Rogers was thrilled by a new transfer update from West Brom over their latest arrival to join the club.
It has been an appalling start to the season for Aston Villa as they remain winless and goaless in their opening two Premier League fixtures.
Morgan Rogers struggled for Aston Villa against Brentford in their 1-0 defeat as Unai Emery’s midfield continues to look disjointed.
Ollie Watkins has been starved off quality service from his midfielders and with a tie against plucky Crystal Palace on the weekend, the Villains will need to raise their game significantly.
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Taking to Instagram stories (28 August), the England international was thrilled by the announcement that the Baggies have signed Chris Mepham from Bournemouth.
The Wales international joins on an undisclosed fee (BBC Sport), becoming West Brom’s sixth signing of the summer.
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The ex-Middlesborough attacker congratulated his former teammate from their time together with the Cherries, sharing the official announcement post, captioned: “My brother”.
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After winning the 2024-25 PFA Young Player of the Year, the 23-year-old has not lived up to the hype thus far this season.
The number 27 has failed to dazzle like he usually does as the Villains look slow and lethargic on the whole following a mixed pre-season.
Emery will be wanting to get the attacking engine of the team motoring once again, especially given they are yet to score a goal in the league with Watkins becoming a frustrated figure.
Morgan Rogers 2024-25 all competitionsAppearances54Minutes played4,495Goals14Assists13(Source: Sofascore)
Moreover, for Thomas Tuchel and England, it is imperative that Rogers finds his good form again in time for the 2026 World Cup.
The German will be keeping a keen eye on who will make the cut for his limited attacking spots in the squad and, as of right now, it appears the Man City academy graduate will not be in contention.
A career-best 27 goal involvements in all competitions is what the Englishman needs to replicate if he has any chance of getting into the national team again.