Arsenal fans deliver Morgan Rogers transfer verdict after Premier League fixture release | OneFootball

Premier League fixture list has thrown up a potentially eye-catching showdown early on

Furthermore, one league phase game from the Champions League and potentially a Carabao Cup third round tie must be factored in before the first international break of the campaign, which is an extended one.

However, for many Arsenal fans believe the second game of the season - away at Unai Emery’s Aston Villa will be significant amid transfer links to Rogers.

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is a big admirer of the England international and would be keen to bring the attacking midfielder to the Emirates Stadium this summer as he seeks to bolster his squad.

Understandably though, Villa are keen to hold on to Rogers but their financial situation could leave them powerless to an exit. That said, it is expected that any sale will cost in excess of £100million.

While, as of yet, there has been no indication that Arsenal would be willing to pay that fee, it has not stopped supporters from thinking Rogers will be in action at Villa Park during the second week of the new Premier League season - but not for the home side.

Rogers, who came off the bench in England’s 4-2 win over Croatia, has insisted the "noise" about a potential move to Arsenal will not impact him at the World Cup.

He told the Rest is Football podcast: "I think the first time it ever happened it was. You’re in an uncomfortable spot of not realising that people have so much interest in you and you’re not quite realising that.

"But as you get older and gain experience along the way, you know that comes with it and 95 per cent of it is just noise.

"You hear it, course you do. You can’t help not [hearing it]. You know it’s there but you’ve got to use it in a positive way.