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James Murray

Tue 19 August 2025 7:30, UK

Aston Villa could agree a “knockout” deal for star player Morgan Rogers to boost their transfer budget this summer. 

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Football Insider revealed on 3 August Villa are doing everything they can to keep Rogers following interest from Chelsea. 

Villa are set to offer Rogers a new contract despite his current deal running until 2030, having only put pen to paper over a new deal last November.

The England international has been a standout player for Unai Emery’s side since joining in a deal worth £8million plus a potential £7million in add-ons from Middlesbrough in January 2024. 

Rogers, who registered 14 goals and 16 assists for Villa last season, played the full 90 minutes in their 0-0 draw against Newcastle United on Saturday (16 August). 

Aston Villa are doing everything to keep Morgan Rogers (Credit: Imago)

This article contains exclusive comment from Stefan Borson, a former financial adviser to Man City.

Villa have just sold academy product Jacob Ramsey to Newcastle United in a £40million deal as they look to improve their profit and sustainability (PSR) position.

“Obviously, the easiest way to make player-trading profits is to sell a player that costs nothing and make a big £40million from that deal.

“I wouldn’t imagine they’re going to be splashing out a lot on the back of that sale, if anything.

“So, I wouldn’t expect them to be very busy between now and the end of the window unless somebody came along and made a knockout offer for a player where they’re going to make very significant profit. 

“And we know that the obvious one there is a player they probably, in almost any scenario, don’t want to sell, and that’s Morgan Rogers.” 

Unai Emery is working with a limited transfer budget this summer (Credit: Imago)

In terms of a potential incoming, Football Insider revealed on 14 August Villa are advancing in talks to re-sign Marco Asensio from PSG. 

Emery is a big fan of the Spain international, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Villa Park, registering eight goals and one assist in 21 appearances.
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