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Aston Villa Transfer News: Morgan Rogers Exit Not Ruled Out

Aston Villa could yet sanction a high profile departure this summer, with GiveMeSport reporting that Morgan Rogers’ future remains open despite his recent contract extension at Villa Park.

Rogers signed new terms in November, extending his deal by a further year until 2031. On the surface, it looked like a firm declaration of intent. In reality, it was also a strategic move. The 23 year old has delivered ten goals and five assists this season, form that has inevitably drawn attention from Liverpool, Chelsea and previously Manchester United.

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Sources indicate that Villa’s position is nuanced rather than definitive. The contract was designed to reward performance and protect value, not necessarily to close the door.

Financial Landscape Shaping Decisions

Villa’s recent financial history is central to understanding the situation. The club narrowly avoided breaching the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules in 2023-24, partly through asset sales, including the women’s team, and by allowing academy graduates such as Jacob Ramsey, Omari Kellyman and Tim Iroegbunam to depart for pure profit.

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Regulatory change is also on the horizon. PSR will transition to Squad Cost Ratio rules, with a buffer period in place. However, European Financial Fair Play considerations remain relevant, particularly if Villa are competing in the UEFA Champions League next season.

Unai Emery’s side currently sit third in the Premier League, six points clear of fifth, which would bring substantial revenue uplift. Even so, compliance and squad evolution may still require difficult calls.

In his weekly newsletter, GiveMeSport’s senior correspondent addressed the Rogers situation directly.

He said: “Firstly, the contract extension was to reward Rogers and to protect his valuation, and secondly, Villa still may need a significant outgoing, even though they’re on course for Champions League football this season.

“It may be that financially speaking, and to do a squad overhaul, a big outgoing is still necessary as far as Villa are concerned.

Those remarks underline the balancing act between sporting ambition and regulatory discipline.

Valuation Could Reach Record Territory

Last summer, the internal feeling was that offers around £80million would be required to prompt serious consideration. With the new contract in place, that threshold may now rise towards £100million, potentially entering British record territory.

The same correspondent added: “It’ll be really interesting to see whether the new contract has changed the goalposts and Villa hold more of the cards, or whether those suitors a year ago that may return in summer 2026 point back to their £80million plus valuation from last summer and still feel a deal is possible around those kind of terms.”

For Liverpool and Chelsea, both long term admirers, the situation is one to monitor rather than accelerate. Any move would depend on Villa’s accounting position and their appetite for reinvestment.

For Villa, this is not simply about one player. It is about timing, leverage and compliance. A Champions League place strengthens their hand, but financial frameworks continue to influence strategy at the highest level.

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This report will generate understandable anxiety. Rogers has become integral to the Villa’s attacking identity, combining direct running with composure in key moments. Selling him, particularly after extending his contract, would feel contradictory.

Supporters appreciate the financial realities. The club have worked hard to remain compliant, and few want to see sanctions derail progress. Yet there is also a fear that success becomes self perpetuating for others while Villa are forced to trade at peak value.

If Champions League football is secured, many fans will argue that it should eliminate the need for a marquee sale. Stability has been rare in Villa’s modern history. Losing a 23 year old with double figure goal contributions would test faith in the long term vision.

Ultimately, transparency and reinvestment would be key. If a major sale were unavoidable, supporters would expect funds to be deployed swiftly and intelligently. Anything less would risk stalling momentum at precisely the moment Villa appear ready to consolidate their place among the Premier League’s elite.