Sources: Man United unfazed by £100m+ demands for potential marquee summer signing
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(Credit: Imago) Morgan Rogers: Man United unfazed by Aston Villa’s £100m+ price-tag ahead of summer transfer window Mon 23 March 2026 12:00, UK Man United and Chelsea could step up their interest in signing Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers despite his lofty price tag, sources have told Football Insider.Interested parties are unlikely to be deterred despite Villa’s hopes of keeping him at the club beyond the summer after what has been another impressive season.Should the 23-year-old establish himself as part of Thomas Tuchel’s England squad and go on to impress at the World Cup, clubs are expected to step up their interest.As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, Aston Villa have placed a £100million asking price on their star man.While there are doubts about how many clubs would be able to match that price tag, Unai Emery’s side are fearful of losing Rogers ahead of a tough window for Aston Villa. 🔄 Aston Villa Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the Aston Villa boardroom. VISIT THE VILLA TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Aston Villa set £100m Morgan Rogers asking priceFootball Insider revealed on 20 March that Aston Villa will struggle to keep Rogers and are aware of the growing interest in his signature ahead of the summer.His inclusion in the most recent England squad, and Tuchel’s comments about the competition for his position, have hinted he will be involved at the World Cup.Premier League StatsMorgan RogersCole PalmerBruno FernandesMartin OdegaardAppearances30202820Starts30182813Goals8981Assists51166Morgan Rogers compared to leading Premier League midfielders.
(via Transfermarkt)While his inclusion could benefit Villa in terms of the interest and his price tag, they had hoped to keep hold of him beyond the summer, and that may now be a tough ask.Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “Most of the Premier League’s top sides will be interested in Rogers if there was any possibility that he could be lured away.“We know that Villa have had issues over the last couple of seasons. Rogers is still a key man for Unai Emery and they would probably look to offload other players first.“His price tag will be pretty hefty, it’ll be well in excess of £100million probably if somebody wanted to sign him, because he’s under a long-term contract until 2031.“But even with that price tag, it won’t scare people off, some of the big clubs in the Premier League and across Europe will be ready to test Villa’s resolve in the summer.“Maybe if they have Champions League football to offer and Villa can’t offer that, top players like Rogers will want to play at the highest level possible.“Clubs will be hoping there might be an opening of the door for a potential move away.”Which clubs are interested in signing Rogers?Despite having put pen to paper on a new deal at Villa Park in November last year, interest in Rogers is not believed to have faded and will accelerate this summer.Former Aston Villa chief scout Mick Brown previously told Football Insider that Chelsea want to sign Rogers, while Man United, Arsenal and even Real Madrid are admirers.Credit: ImagoChelsea spent almost £300million on new additions last summer, but believe there are still key areas of their squad which need addressing under Liam Rosenior.Rogers also shares a close relationship with Cole Palmer, who could tempt him to make the switch to Stamford Bridge when the window opens.The level of high-profile interest in his situation has set off alarm bells at Aston Villa, though, as it looks increasingly unlikely that they will keep him long-term. 🦁 ASTON VILLA INSIDER UPDATE 🦁 Get the inside track on the Villa Park dugout, transfer strategy, player wages, and technical leadership at Bodymoor Heath.
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