Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers sends clear message to Arsenal over summer move

Arsenal’s summer planning is already well underway following their Premier League title-winning campaign, with Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta assessing a number of high-profile targets as they look to build on a memorable 2025/26 season.

Arsenal’s reported transfer plans after Premier League title win

Recent reports have linked the Gunners with several attacking reinforcements.

According to BBC SportAston Villa star Morgan Rogers, Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi and Atlético Madrid striker Julian Alvarez are all among the players being considered as Arsenal look to strengthen their options in the final third.

The same report stated that Arteta is targeting additions in attack, midfield and at full-back ahead of the new campaign.

Rogers, in particular, has emerged as one of the most talked-about names on Arsenal’s shortlist in recent days.

The England international enjoyed another impressive season at Aston Villa and has reportedly attracted interest from several elite clubs across Europe.

The BBC’s Sami Mokbel reported this week that Rogers is open to joining Arsenal, although any deal would be far from straightforward given Villa’s seismic valuation and their desire to keep one of their key players.

Now a fresh report has suggested Arsenal’s interest is becoming increasingly serious.

Morgan Rogers green-lights Arsenal move after Mikel Arteta approval

According to journalist Jamie Dickenson, Rogers has given a positive indication regarding a potential move to north London, saying yes to the possibility of becoming part of Arteta’s squad ahead of next season.

His report on X also claims Arsenal’s hierarchy have identified the Villa attacker as one of their priority targets as they prepare for another ambitious transfer window.

That development is significant because it addresses one of the biggest questions surrounding any potential move: the player’s stance.

Arsenal may admire Rogers, but convincing the player has always been a crucial step in any major transfer. If this latest report is accurate, that does not appear to be a problem.

The bigger challenge is likely to be Villa’s position.

Rogers remains under a lengthy five-year contract, after penning a new £120,000-per-week deal in November last year, and is widely regarded as one of Villa’s most important attacking players.

Reports in recent weeks have suggested valuations ranging from £80 million to £100 millionmeaning Arsenal would almost certainly need to commit a substantial portion of their summer budget to get a deal done.

However, there are clear reasons why Arsenal are interested.

The 23-year-old offers versatility across the attacking line, can operate centrally or from wider positions, and has developed into one of the Premier League’s most effective creative threats.

His ability to carry the ball, create chances and contribute goals would give Arteta another dimension in attack.

Dickenson also notes that Arsenal are expected to remain active in several other areas of the squad.

That aligns with the BBC’s reporting this week, which stated the club are exploring options for a forward, central midfielder and full-back as they prepare for the challenges of defending their Premier League crown while also competing for European honours.

For now, no formal agreement is in place and Villa’s stance will ultimately be crucial.

However, with Rogers reportedly keen on the move and Arteta’s recruitment team identifying him as a leading target, this is a transfer story that could continue to gather momentum as the summer window develops.