Arsenal have launched a serious effort to sign Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers. Reports indicate that Mikel Arteta has taken personal control of the transfer process. Chelsea and Manchester United are also interested in the England international, but the Villans are expected to demand a significant fee for their player, according to Goal.com reports.
According to talkSPORT, Mikel Arteta is directly intervening in the club's recruitment strategy during the current summer transfer window. The manager of the Gunners, who ended a 22-year wait for a Premier League title, does not want the team to stagnate and considers Rogers an ideal candidate to strengthen the attacking line.
Initial talks with the player's representatives are said to have taken place. However, competition for the 23-year-old is fierce. While Chelsea are monitoring the situation closely, Manchester United technical director Jason Wilcox is a huge admirer of the former Manchester City academy graduate.
Aston Villa are in no rush to sell their star. The value of Unai Emery's protégé has risen further after he scored in the Europa League victory against Freiburg, contributing to his team's 3-0 win. The Birmingham side values Rogers at at least £80 million, but if competition intensifies, that price could rise to £100 million.
Mikel Arteta highly values Rogers' ability to play effectively both in the center of the pitch and on the wings. His arrival is expected to increase healthy competition among players like Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard. Arsenal aim to bolster their squad with elite performers for their Champions League and domestic campaigns.
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