Arsenal eye Morgan Rogers as Villa weigh midfield move; England lineup confirmed
Thomas Tuchel has outlined an England ‘transfer policy’ urging players to resolve moves early to avoid distractions. The piece suggests this could indirectly aid Aston Villa’s planning amid speculation over Morgan Rogers and Marcus Rashford.
England’s starting lineup to face New Zealand includes Harry Kane and Ollie Watkins, with Morgan Rogers on the right and seven changes from the March defeat to Japan. Pickford, Stones and Mainoo are among those to start under Thomas Tuchel.
After a mixed Crystal Palace loan, Evann Guessand could leave Villa, with former scout Bryan King suggesting Coventry City could consider a move. A fee around £15m is suggested after his £35m arrival from Nice.
Arsenal are keen on Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers despite Villa’s stance to keep him. The 23-year-old, who made 26 goal contributions last season and is under contract until 2031, is reportedly open to a move as other giants monitor him.
Villa retain interest in Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White. The situation could develop if Arsenal or Chelsea push for Morgan Rogers, which may prompt Villa to act despite Forest’s stance to keep their playmaker.
Aston Villa are monitoring Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard, with Besiktas also in contact according to reports. The piece further speculates Arsenal could use Trossard in a potential deal if they push to sign Morgan Rogers.
An opinion piece argues Marcus Rashford’s display for England against New Zealand showed why he would be a coup for Villa, suggesting a move if Manchester United or Barcelona do not pursue him this summer.
Villa celebrate Ollie Watkins, Morgan Rogers and Ezri Konsa making England’s 2026 World Cup squad, the club’s first World Cup representatives since 2010 when James Milner, Stephen Warnock and Emile Heskey were selected.
An opinion piece urges Wolves to sign Ross Barkley, recently with Aston Villa, to reunite him with Rob Edwards after their Luton spell and bolster a Championship promotion push.
Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur are set to compete to sign PSG goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, with the French club open to an exit this summer.
Villa have launched an opening offer to sign a £17m-rated midfield target as they push to make an early addition for Unai Emery.
