As the summer transfer window approaches, Aston Villa have reportedly been handed a fresh exit concern with David Ornstein claiming that one particular star is now attracting “big admirers”.
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The Villans already saw Jhon Duran depart in the January transfer window and whilst they used his exit to their benefit on the incomings front, they’ll be desperate to avoid any major exits. The forward’s exit should act as a warning over the spending power of those in the Saudi Pro League and just how quickly players can call it quits at Villa Park.
That said, Champions League qualification would, therefore, likely prove to be more important than ever in the Midlands this season. The likes of Ollie Watkins and Jacob Ramsey have both already been linked with moves away in 2025, but a place among Europe’s elite for a second-consecutive campaign could put an end to any doubt over their respective futures.
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They’re not the only players threatening to steal the headlines, however, and the interest in Unai Emery’s best players should come as no surprise after his side earned their way into the Champions League last eight as well as the FA Cup semi-finals.
Now, according to Ornstein of The Athletic, Morgan Rogers is now “attracting admirers” ahead of the summer transfer window.
Like Watkins and Ramsey, the interest in Rogers should come as little shock. The midfielder has once again been excellent at Villa Park this season and remains a player destined to reach the very top. Whether he reaches that position in the Midlands remains to be seen, but given how important the former Manchester City man is under Emery, the Spaniard will certainly hope that’s the case.
"Important" Rogers is crucial for Aston Villa
One of many former Manchester City youth academy stars now thriving elsewhere, Rogers has become more important than ever at Villa Park and those in the Midlands should do everything to keep hold of a player of his calibre. At just 22 years old, the only way is up for the England international who has already earned impressive praise from Emery.
The Villa boss told reporters in March: “With how football is changing, I appreciate a lot the players being versatile, playing different positions, understanding everything tactically. One of them in our squad is clearly Morgan Rogers, and John McGinn as well.
“This versatility and performing like we are always needing is really very important. Sometimes I’m pushing other players to be versatile or to adapt. Being versatile in case we will need it.
“Not every player is ready to do it, but Morgan Rogers is always positive and his versatility is very important for us. In the last match, we played in different positions with Morgan.”
So, even as the big admirers arrive, Villa should ensure that Rogers stays put with their European ambitions forever increasing in the Midlands.