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Morgan Rogers Tipped for Big-Club Move After Breakout Season

Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers has emerged as one of English football’s most exciting young attacking midfielders, and his stellar form is already sparking transfer speculation. According to CaughtOffside, the 23-year-old – fresh from winning the PFA Young Player of the Year award – could be on the radar of Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United and Manchester City if he continues his upward trajectory.

Collymore’s Transfer Warning

Former Villa striker Stan Collymore gave a clear verdict on Rogers’ potential, writing in his CaughtOffside column:

“Villa need to do whatever they can do now to safeguard that asset, because if I was one of the top four or five teams, I would take Morgan Rogers in a heartbeat.”

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Collymore’s concern is that Rogers’ head could be turned by interest from elite clubs. He added:

“Although he’s a Midlands lad, he’s used to moving around to different clubs. So he’s one of those players that will go where he feels that he can achieve things. And there’s nothing wrong with that.”

Rising Stock After Breakthrough Campaign

Rogers’ numbers last season underline why top clubs are circling. With 14 goals and 15 assists across all competitions, he directly contributed to 29 goals – an extraordinary return for a young midfielder.

Spurs have also been linked with a move, particularly after James Maddison’s injury and Arsenal’s successful hijack of their pursuit of Eberechi Eze. However, Collymore argued Rogers might be wise to wait, suggesting:

“This time next year, if he continues the trajectory that he’s on and starts to add more goals and more assists, then it’s not going to be a surprise if Arsenal, Man United, Man City or even Liverpool make a move.”

Future Outlook

Villa supporters will hope the club can tie Rogers down long term, but the reality of the modern game means speculation is inevitable when a player of his quality shines. Whether it’s Spurs in the short-term or one of the Premier League’s elite in the future, Rogers is fast becoming one of the league’s most talked-about rising stars.

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From an Aston Villa fan’s perspective, the prospect of Morgan Rogers leaving so soon would disappointing. On one hand, his rise to prominence reflects Villa’s development under Unai Emery, showing the club can nurture talent capable of competing at the very top. On the other hand, seeing links to Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester United is a stark reminder of the financial and competitive realities Villa face.

Many Villa fans would argue that the club must be proactive. Rogers is not just a promising youngster; he’s already delivering elite-level output. With 29 goal contributions, he is arguably Villa’s most exciting attacking midfielder since Jack Grealish. To avoid history repeating itself, Villa’s hierarchy need to offer Rogers a new contract with improved terms, making it clear that he is central to Emery’s long-term plans.

There’s also the Champions League factor. If Villa can regain their Champions League status and continue to compete in Europe, it strengthens their case to keep players like Rogers. Fans will feel that Rogers should give Villa another couple of seasons, cementing himself as a star rather than being another talent lured away prematurely.

Of course, football careers are short, and Collymore’s point about Rogers being open to moving clubs will strike a chord. Supporters know that if the likes of Liverpool or City come calling, resisting the move will be tough. But the overwhelming sentiment from Villa Park would be: back the manager, back the project, and keep Rogers as the jewel in Emery’s crown.