Arsenal move tempts Rogers as Villa eye Suzuki and Fernandez-Pardo
A report claims a £27m Premier League attacker wants to join Aston Villa as the club seek forwards for their Champions League return.
Morgan Rogers wants to leave Aston Villa for Arsenal, has prioritised the move and personal terms are not expected to be an issue. Villa value him at over £80m, so a deal hinges on Arsenal meeting the fee.
Villa have joined interest in Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo after his World Cup debut for Belgium. Contact made with his camp as Man United, Man City, Liverpool and Como also circle. Valued at €70m.
Unai Emery says he follows completely president of football operations Roberto Olabe, praising his recruitment expertise as Villa navigate World Cup-affected transfer plans.
Villa scouts watched Parma’s Zion Suzuki at the World Cup amid reports Emiliano Martinez has personal terms agreed with Juventus. Juve must still agree a fee, with Villa seeking around €10m for the 33-year-old.
Sunderland, Newcastle and Aston Villa have dispatched officials as they compete to sign a £17m South American midfielder this summer.
