Arsenal Remain Keen On Recruiting This Aston Villa Playmaker: Should Arteta Go For Him? | OneFootball

In a recent segment on Youtube, respected journalist Fabrizio Romano claimed that Arsenal remain keen on recruiting Aston Villa playmaker Morgan Rogers. Romano said,

“We should not forget about [Bradley] Barcola, who is also appreciated by Arsenal, but the priority for Arsenal remains Morgan Rogers. So Arsenal wants to sign Morgan Rogers, and Arsenal will go all in for Morgan Rogers, that’s the expectation. Barcola is still on the short list, but nothing in it.”

Rogers’ Excellent Numbers In English Football

The 23-year-old enjoyed a productive campaign at the West Midlands club as he was responsible for putting in a string of influential displays for them in the final third. The English sensation scored 14 times and picked up 12 assists in 55 matches for Aston Villa last season across all competitions.

The 23-year-old is currently among the best playmakers in the Premier League. Thus, Arsenal would do well to acquire his services in this transfer window.

His current contract at Villa Park will run out in the summer of 2031, which could make it tough for the Gunners to land him on the cheap later this year.

ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JUNE 10: Morgan Rogers #17 of England reacts during the International Friendly match between England and Costa Rica at Inter&Co Stadium on June 10, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)

Should Arsenal Boss Mikel Arteta Go For Rogers?

Rogers has got the eye to play some killer passes in and around the opponent’s penalty area and is a decent dribbler with the ball at his feet. He can strike the ball with power from long range and is also quite clever with his movements in the final third.

The English talent added a lot of goals and assists to his game last season. Rogers is primarily an attacking midfielder but can also play as a winger on either flank if told to do so by his manager. He has got a wealth of experience in the Premier League and won’t take much time to settle into life at Arsenal if they can find a way to get a deal done for him this summer.

Rogers would inject more quality into Mikel Arteta’s frontline. He has what it takes to nail down a regular starting place at the Emirates Stadium next season.

At 23, Rogers will only get better with each season. Therefore, the Gunners would be wise to go for a player with his skill set in this transfer window.