Transfer expert shares what he's heard about Morgan Rogers wanting to quit Aston Villa in summer
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(Credit: Imago) Morgan Rogers could look to quit Aston Villa in summer as Arsenal transfer stance speculated Mon 16 March 2026 17:45, UK Morgan Rogers could pursue a move away from Aston Villa this summer if they fail to achieve qualification for Champions League football.The 23-year-old has been a standout performer again under Unai Emery this season, but recent results have cast doubt over his long-term future.Aston Villa’s 3-1 defeat to Man United at Old Trafford meant they have now won just two of their last ten Premier League games and have fallen to fourth place.Former Villa scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Rogers had been unlikely to leave Villa, but clubs will be placed on alert if he is open to a move.This comes ahead of what could be a difficult transfer window for Aston Villa after being restricted in their spending recently, leading to growing frustrations.Credit: Imago 🔄 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 Morgan Rogers could leave Aston VillaFootball Insider revealed last month that Aston Villa won’t be forced to sell Rogers even if they miss out on Champions League qualification and have no plans to sell.However, the England international is keen to play in Europe’s premier competition amid interest from a number of elite clubs and could be tempted to move on.“It’s a difficult one with Morgan Rogers,” Brown told Football Insider.“From what I hear, I don’t think there are an abundance of clubs planning to make a move for him.“Aston Villa are reluctant to sell him so he’s going to cost a big fee, and then looking at the clubs who could make a move, who really needs him now?“Liverpool don’t, Man City don’t, Chelsea maybe could make a move, Man United have got Bruno Fernandes, Arsenal don’t need him.“But the thing is, that could change if they are made aware that he might be looking to move on.
That might stir up a bit of interest.“He’s going to want to play at the highest level and in the Champions League, so if Aston Villa miss out this season, I wouldn’t be surprised if he looked at a move.“They’ve dropped off a bit recently, they haven’t been winning games and the teams behind them are catching up, it could be difficult if they miss out.”How much are Aston Villa demandingto sell Rogers?While Rogers may be keen to leave Aston Villa come the end of the season, a deal will not be easy for any club to do as they are reluctant to sell.Former Man City financial adviser Stefan Borson told Football Insider on 6 March that Aston Villa could demand £100million for Rogers given his importance to the side.So far this season, the midfielder has made 42 appearances across all competitions, where he has scored ten goals and provided seven assists.Credit: ImagoA consistent source of goals has proved hard to come by for Emery, but Rogers’ influence in the final third makes Villa a far more threatening side.They will understandably not be willing to part ways with him easily, and it will take an enormous fee to prise him away from Villa Park this summer. 🦁 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.