Morgan Rogers prefers to join one team amidst Arsenal interest

June 6, 2026 - 00:56

Aston Villa attacker Morgan Rogers has reportedly made a firm decision on where he wants to play next season, should the club agree to let him go this summer. According to sources close to the situation, the 22-year-old has identified a specific team as his preferred destination, even as interest from Premier League rivals Arsenal continues to grow.

Rogers, who joined Villa from Middlesbrough in January 2024, has shown flashes of promise under Unai Emery but has struggled for consistent minutes in a competitive attacking lineup. His versatility across the forward line has drawn attention from several clubs, with Arsenal reportedly monitoring his situation closely as they look to bolster their attacking depth.

However, the player himself is said to have made up his mind. While Arsenal remain a major club with Champions League football, Rogers is believed to favor a move to a side that can offer him a more central role and regular first-team football. The identity of that club has not been officially confirmed, but insiders suggest it is a team outside the traditional top-four elite, where he would be a guaranteed starter.

Aston Villa are not actively looking to sell, but with Financial Fair Play constraints and the need to balance the squad, a significant offer could test their resolve. For now, the ball remains in Villa's court, but Rogers has made his preference clear.