Aston Villa want to offer Morgan Rogers new contract after link with Premier League rivals | OneFootball

Aston Villa want to offer Morgan Rogers a new contract to reflect his status as a key player, according to The Athletic.

Villa are in talks with the 23-year-old over a new deal, with discussions in preliminary stages as they look to resist interested clubs.

Rogers has five years left on his current contract after signing a six-year extension in November 2024, five days after making his England debut.

He has established himself as a key player under manager Unai Emery after weighing in with 14 goals and 15 assists in 54 games across all competitions last season.

Arsenal were linked with the Villa star earlier this window, while Chelsea have recently expressed an interest in securing his services.

However, both clubs will need to look elsewhere as Villa are not ready to lose Rogers after his huge individual campaign in 2024-25.

The Villans narrowly missed out on Champions League qualification at the end of last season and will have to settle for a place in the Europa League in 2025-26.

Leaving for a place where he can play in the elite European competition could be tempting to Rogers as he will be desperate to make the England squad for the 2026 World Cup.

Villa will hope to convince him to stay as they eye a top-four finish in the Premier League next term.

Emery has bolstered his squad with the additions of Yasin Ozcan, Zepiqueno Redmond and Marco Bizot this summer, and more players are expected to be signed.

Holding on to Rogers will be a massive boost for Emery, and Villa will fancy their chances of winning silverware and qualifying for the Champions League with him in their squad.