{"id":147728,"date":"2026-06-17T18:49:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T21:49:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/rogers-decides-to-give-preference-with-villa-star-sold-as-midfielder-convinced-he-is-joining\/"},"modified":"2026-06-17T18:49:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T21:49:32","slug":"rogers-decides-to-give-preference-with-villa-star-sold-as-midfielder-convinced-he-is-joining","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/en\/rogers-decides-to-give-preference-with-villa-star-sold-as-midfielder-convinced-he-is-joining\/","title":{"rendered":"Rogers decides to ‘give preference’ with Villa star ‘sold’ as midfielder ‘convinced he is joining’"},"content":{"rendered":"

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According to reports, Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers has decided to \u2018give his preference\u2019 to Arsenal, who are considering six midfielders.<\/p>\n

Arsenal<\/strong> <\/a>were comfortably the best Premier League side in 2025\/26 and were deservedly crowned champions, but they are likely to go again in this summer window and will look to strengthen in various positions.<\/p>\n

This is particularly the case in forward positions, with it being widely reported that they want to sign a left winger and\/or striker this summer.<\/p>\n

In recent days, it has emerged that they are making a push to sign Club Brugge star Christos Tzolis, but respected reporter David Ornstein has stated that this does not take away from their interest in Rogers and Bradley Barcola.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

On Tzolis and Rogers<\/strong><\/a>, Ornstein explained: \u2018Sources believe a deal for the 24-year-old [Tzolis] could be possible for around \u20ac40million (\u00a334.5m, $46.3m).<\/p>\n

\u2018A move for Tzolis would not impact Arsenal\u2019s interest in recruiting Aston Villa\u2019s Morgan Rogers or an alternative target, as work continues to strengthen their attack.\u2019<\/p>\n

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Rogers is expected to play a big part for England at this summer\u2019s World Cup because he has emerged as one of the Premier League\u2019s standout attacking midfielders.<\/p>\n

The Aston Villa star made a massive impact as Unai Emery\u2019s side won the Europa League and qualified for the Champions League this season, contributing ten goals and seven assists in the Premier League.<\/p>\n

Morgan Rogers \u2018gives preference\u2019 to Arsenal<\/h2>\n

Qualifying for the Champions League has decreased Aston Villa\u2019s need to raise funds, but they could still be forced to accept an offer for Rogers this summer as he attracts interest from elsewhere.<\/p>\n

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Last week, a report claimed Arsenal have a \u2018fear\u2019 with the Rogers transfer<\/strong><\/a>, but Gunners reporter HandsofArsenal<\/em>, who has over 300k followers on X, has now said<\/a> that Rogers is \u2018giving his preference to the north London side because he is \u2018sold\u2019 on this move.<\/p>\n

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They said on X: Morgan Rogers has given preference to joining the English champions. Other clubs are still actively in the race but acknowledge the player\u2019s current preference. Morgan Rogers has respectfully communicated his desire to leave to senior figures at Villa (significant).<\/p>\n

\u2018Personal terms have been explored and are not a hindrance at all. Morgan Rogers is sold on the Mikel Arteta project and plan for him. Morgan Rogers was on the shortlist of attacking reinforcements Arsenal discussed last summer.<\/p>\n

\u2018My understanding is that Villa and Arsenal are in contact through unofficial channels regarding any potential deal. Remember my words: the fee is key to this deal. The player is fully on board.\u2019<\/p>\n

It has also been claimed that Arsenal could sign a midfielder this summer, and the same report claims they have six options and one player is \u2018convinced he is joining\u2019.<\/p>\n

They added: \u2018Arsenal are also in direct contact with multiple midfielders, as recently as a few days ago. The likes of Bouaddi, Scott, Kone, Larsson, and two others. As I mentioned yesterday, we are yet to make contact with any club officially while Berta explores personal terms with all of them.<\/p>\n

\u2018One of these players is convinced he is joining Arsenal. It\u2019s important to remember that Livramento also felt the same way, but it highlights how strong the conversations are.\u2019<\/p>\n

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