Aston Villa demanding £130 million for Rogers
Morgan Rogers, one of the brightest discoveries of the current English Premier League season, remains at the center of the transfer market. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
Birmingham's Aston Villa club has raised the price of their leading midfielder to a very high level in order to avoid losing him. The club management is demanding 130 million pounds for the player, which could become a new transfer record in the history of British football.
According to Goal.com, this price was set in response to the interest of two major London teams — Arsenal and Chelsea. If this transfer takes place, it will break the 125 million pound record paid by Liverpool for Alexander Isak last summer.
Currently, 23-year-old Rogers is participating in the World Cup with the England national team, and his reputation is growing day by day. There are several valid reasons why Aston Villa is asking for such a high price.
Firstly, the recent move of Elliot Anderson to Manchester City for 116 million pounds sharply drove up market prices. Villa's management considers Rogers superior to his teammate, as he has played more games for the national team.
Secondly, a significant portion of the transfer fee must go to the player's former club — Middlesbrough. According to the contract signed in 2024, 20 percent of the funds from the next sale will belong to the former team.
Therefore, the Birmingham club was forced to increase the final price to ensure a decent profit for themselves. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has set strengthening the midfield as a priority for the next season.
Rogers is seen as a versatile player who fits perfectly into Arteta's tactical schemes. However, the 130 million pound price tag could be a serious obstacle even for wealthy clubs like Arsenal.
According to reports, the Londoners may have to consider the option of selling some of their star players to finance this transfer. Morgan Rogers' current contract with Aston Villa lasts until 2031, giving the club a significant advantage in negotiations.
Chelsea is also closely monitoring the situation and is ready to enter the fight for Rogers, continuing its policy of collecting young talents. However, so far, no club is rushing to meet the demands set by Aston Villa.
Undoubtedly, this issue will remain a main topic of the English sports press until the end of the transfer window.
