Tom Collomosse from the Mail has reported that Aston Villa has expressed a keen interest in Middlesbrough forward Morgan Rogers. Despite Middlesbrough rejecting two bids from Villa, the 21-year-old is eager to make the switch, valued at around £10 million. Villa boss Unai Emery has identified Rogers as a primary target, but it remains to be seen if they will table a third offer for the forward who has recorded seven goals and eight assists across all competitions this season.
Rogers has caught the eye of many teams due to his significant contributions on the field under Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick. As Villa prepares for their FA Cup clash with Chelsea, the potential addition of Rogers could add a new dynamic to their forward line. Meanwhile, Villa forward Jhon Duran could be considering a move to Chelsea due to limited first-team opportunities, especially with the departure of sporting director Johan Lange to Tottenham.
Emery’s transfer strategy involves potential exits for Bertrand Traore and Calum Chambers, which would open up room for new signings like Rogers. Aston Villa’s approach to the remainder of the transfer window remains a subject of keen interest, with potential significant changes to their attacking lineup impacting their strategy for upcoming matches.
