Morgan Rogers sends two-word response to Marcus Rashford’s message with future in doubt
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Credit: Imago Mon 1 June 2026 8:50, UK Morgan Rogers has sent a message to former Aston Villa teammate Marcus Rashford amid his uncertain future.Rashford spent the second half of the 2024-25 season at Villa Park after he was frozen out at Manchester United under Ruben Amorim.The 28-year-old’s successful time at Aston Villa earned him a loan move to Barcelona this season, where he is hoping to stay on a permanent basis.Man United want to offload Rashford this summer, but Barcelona are currently not willing to meet their £28million option-to-buy clause.Rashford’s high wages means a return to Aston Villa is unlikely to happen, although the forward could remain in the Premier League amid interest from other clubs. 🔄 Aston Villa Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the Aston Villa boardroom. VISIT THE VILLA TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Marcus Rashford ‘ready’ for big summerWith the start of the summer transfer window approaching, Rashford posted pictures of him training in Miami ahead of the World Cup.Rashford and Rogers have both been selected in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad, where they will face Croatia, Ghana and Panama in the group stages.Games Started18Goals8Assists7Chances Created46Successful Dribbles34.9%Marcus Rashford’s 2025-26 La Liga stats at Barcelona.Before that, England face two warm-up matches in Florida against New Zealand and Costa Rice, as Tuchel wants his squad to adjust to the soaring temperatures in North America.Rashford’s “prepared” message ahead of the tournament led Rogers to say “he’s ready,” whilst Arsenal’s Noni Madueke also liked the post.Aston Villa set hefty Morgan Rogers price tagRogers’ future at Villa Park is also uncertain this summer, although manager Unai Emery has no desire to let the 23-year-old leave the club.Premier League rivals Arsenal and Bundesliga side Bayern Munich have both shown interest in signing Rogers, whose value could increase with a strong World Cup.
Former Manchester City financial advisor Stefan Borson told Football Insider that Rogers would cost any club £120m to buy this summer, and the midfielder could ask for up £400,000 a week in wages.With Champions League football secured at Aston Villa for next season, the club are in a stronger position to keep Rogers and reject any offers for his signature. 🦁 ASTON VILLA INSIDER UPDATE 🦁 Get the inside track on the Villa Park dugout, transfer strategy, player wages, and technical leadership at Bodymoor Heath. Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from Villa Park.