{"id":4287,"date":"2026-04-10T06:02:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T06:02:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=4287"},"modified":"2026-04-10T06:02:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T06:02:27","slug":"bayern-munich-to-rival-arsenal-and-man-utd-in-morgan-rogers-transfer-battle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=4287","title":{"rendered":"Bayern Munich to rival Arsenal and Man Utd in Morgan Rogers transfer battle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_09e96c\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Morgan Rogers has enjoyed another fine season for Aston Villa and the England star is attracting transfer interest from some of the Premier League and Europe&#8217;s biggest clubs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"Byline_byline-container__K_Owl\" data-testid=\"byline\"><span class=\"Byline_byline-content-wrapper__Imque\" data-testid=\"byline-content\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"Byline_author-badge-date-wrapper__Q7jj1\">\n<p><span class=\"\" data-testid=\"byline-publishedDate\">17:38, 09 Apr 2026<\/span><span class=\"ArticleTimestamp_updated-date__7qD4Q ArticleTimestamp_updated-date-with-published__iFKpF\" data-testid=\"byline-updatedDate\">Updated 20:11, 09 Apr 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36991704\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Morgan Rogers celebrating an Aston Villa win\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36991704.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_GettyImages-2251863029.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36991704.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_GettyImages-2251863029.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36991704.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_GettyImages-2251863029.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36991704.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_GettyImages-2251863029.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Morgan Rogers is attracting interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Morgan Rogers is attracting interest from some of Europe&#8217;s biggest clubs<cite aria-label=\"Image: Marc Atkins\/Aston Villa FC\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Marc Atkins\/Aston Villa FC)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are all ready to test Aston Villa&#8217;s resolve over Morgan Rogers in the summer transfer window but will face competition from Bayern Munich for the attacking midfielder.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Rogers, 23, has been a revelation since moving to Villa Park from Championship Middlesbrough in February 2024, recording 24 goals and 23 assists since the start of last season. His excellent form prompted Villa to tie him down to a new contract back in November &#8211; but that has not deterred interest from some of their Premier League&#8217;s rivals and Europe&#8217;s elite.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Both Arsenal and United are keen on adding a quality left-sided forward option to their respective squads in the summer transfer window, with Rogers comfortable in several attacking positions. Chelsea, like Arsenal, made their interest known in Rogers last summer and also retain a strong interest in the England star.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><em>Mirror Football <\/em>understands that Bayern Munich are also admirers of Rogers, who impressed in the Champions League for Villa last year. And they could offer him the chance to continue his upward trajectory overseas as part of the swashbuckling team that has plundered 100 Bundesliga goals already this term under Vincent Kompany.<\/p>\n<p><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_4f362a\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\">Arsenal star makes unexpected return to training in big title race boost<\/span><\/span><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_4f362a\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\">Man Utd face handing over millions to Man City after Elliot Anderson decision<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">While Rogers&#8217; profile and value could rise significantly with a strong showing at the World Cup, Villa would demand a minimum of \u00a380million to part ways with the 2024-25 PFA Young Player of the Season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">And while Villa would be reluctant to lose a player of Rogers&#8217; quality, selling him for a mammoth sum would help soothe financial concerns.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It has been documented in recent weeks that Manchester United are working on targets for the left wing position as well as an overhaul of their central midfield options in a summer where they will also appoint a permanent manager.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36438114\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36438114\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.44\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Morgan Rogers of Aston Villa applauds the fans following the team's victory during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park on December 21, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36438114.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2253019062.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36438114.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_GettyImages-2253019062.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36438114.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_GettyImages-2253019062.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36438114.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2253019062.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Rogers has enjoyed a fine season for club and country  and may attract interest ahead of the World Cup\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Rogers has enjoyed a fine season for club and country  and may attract interest ahead of the World Cup<cite aria-label=\"Image: Alex Pantling\/Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Alex Pantling\/Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Arsenal are also expected to refresh their attack in the summer and are long-term admirers of Rogers, who was linked with a stunning transfer last summer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The Gunners would likely decide to cash in on either Leandro Trossard or Gabriel Martinelli, their current left wing options, in order to finance a move for Rogers and space for him within their squad.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The former has just a year remaining on his current contract at The Emirates, while Martinelli has struggled to rediscover the type of form that made him a key figure in Mikel Arteta&#8217;s team previously, scoring just once in the Premier League this season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><em><a aria-label=\"Join our new WhatsApp communityLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/Feq1SEG6mXDIZGTTnek7oz\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Join our new WhatsApp community<\/a> and receive your daily dose of <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Mirror Football<\/strong> content. 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