Morgan Rogers: Aston Villa make surprise decision on United target’s future | OneFootball

Manchester United have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Aston Villa attacker Morgan Rogers. 

It has been widely reported that United are prioritising strengthening their midfield, with the Red Devils thought to be nearing an agreement for Atalanta’s Ederson.

However, INEOS also intend to sign a forward for Michael Carrick ahead of the next campaign.

Manchester United keen on Morgan Rogers

According to Sky Sports, Manchester United are interested in signing Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers. He is also admired at Arsenal and Chelsea.

Rogers, who moved to Birmingham from Middlesbrough in 2024, has proven to be a revelation under Unai Emery.

A superb striker of the ball and an aggressive ball-carrier, Rogers, who is six-foot two inches tall, has impressed as a left winger as well as an attacking midfielder for Villa.

The 23-year-old wrapped up the campaign with 14 goals and 12 assists to his name, which also saw him earn a place in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for the World Cup ahead of Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Morgan Gibbs-White.

Rogers played an instrumental role in Villa’s Europa League triumph, guaranteeing a Champions League spot for his side.

Aston Villa willing to green-light exit after Champions League qualification

Sky Sports claims Villa qualifying for the Champions League will have “little bearing on the future” of Rogers.

It is understood Villa are expected to listen to offers around the £80 million mark, as such a figure would allow Villa to reinvest in other areas of the squad.

Morgan Rogers Stats: 2025/26 Season

“It remains to be seen whether one of the interested clubs, which also includes Paris Saint-Germain in the background, approach Villa before Rogers goes to the World Cup with England,” the report adds.

Rogers is tied to the club until 2031. However, in April Sky Sport’s Sacha Tavolieri revealed that the England international is “very open” to a move to Old Trafford.

The former Manchester City youngster played under Carrick at Middlesbrough.

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