Chelsea and Manchester City are reportedly interested in Morgan Rogers as well, but the Gunners think “they are leading the race to sign” the Aston Villa player, according to a TEAMtalk report. Arsenal’s top summer target is the 23-year-old playmaker, and they have stepped up their efforts to get him in the upcoming weeks. Unai Emery has “strongly made clear his desire to keep the [player]” past the summer, according to the update.
Morgan Rogers’ rise to Aston Villa
Since joining Aston Villa from Middlesbrough in February 2024 for £15 million, including add-ons, Morgan Rogers has emerged as one of the top players in the Premier League. At the West Midlands club, the Englishman has become a production machine, and his success there has helped him establish himself as a regular for his country.
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During the 2025–26 season, Rogers maintained a goal contribution rate of 0.47 per game with 14 goals and 12 assists in 55 games. Since joining Aston Villa, the 23-year-old English playmaker’s effect has consistently attracted the interest of several prominent teams, including Manchester City, Arsenal, and Chelsea.
Why top teams are vying for Rogers
Given their current attacking options, Arsenal’s desire paints an intriguing picture. Eberechi Eze was signed by the North London team last summer, and Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard both play center attacking positions. Rogers might be used by Arsenal on the left wing to address Gabriel Martinelli’s issue, though, as the Brazilian has only managed one Premier League goal this season. According to recent reports, the Englishman is prepared to sign with the Gunners.
Chelsea’s interest in Morgan Rogers, meanwhile, makes strategic sense. Given Enzo Fernandez’s ongoing ties to Real Madrid, the West London club’s midfield needs depth. The Englishman’s high volume attacking performance meets Chelsea’s urgent need for more productivity in the final third, even though he won’t be a perfect replacement for the Argentine international.
However, Rogers’ potential suitors will have a difficult time acquiring the English playmaker because Aston Villa is sure that a summer departure is not in the cards. Villa’s position reflects the club’s top priority, since a successful 2026–2027 season depends on maintaining squad depth as they begin the UEFA Champions League campaign.
