Arsenal are keen on Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, who is under contract to 2031, while Villa have launched an opening bid for a £17m midfield target. Ollie Watkins starts for England against New Zealand alongside Harry Kane, with Morgan Rogers on the right. Thomas Tuchel has urged England players to resolve transfers early to avoid distractions. Villa also celebrate Watkins, Rogers and Ezri Konsa making England’s 2026 World Cup squad.
Thomas Tuchel has urged England players to settle transfers early to avoid distractions. The piece suggests this stance could indirectly aid Aston Villa’s planning around potential sagas, including interest in Morgan Rogers. AVillaFan
Ollie Watkins starts with Harry Kane for England against New Zealand. Morgan Rogers starts on the right, with Jordan Pickford, John Stones and Kobbie Mainoo in a side showing seven changes under Thomas Tuchel. Sports Mole
After a mixed Crystal Palace loan, Evann Guessand could leave Villa, with former scout Bryan King tipping Coventry City to consider a move. A sale around £15m is suggested after a £35m arrival from Nice. Villa News
Arsenal are keen on Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers despite Villa’s stance to keep him. The 23-year-old, who made 26 goal contributions last season and is tied to 2031, is reportedly open to a move as other giants monitor him. Mirror Football
Villa celebrate Ollie Watkins, Morgan Rogers and Ezri Konsa making England’s 2026 World Cup squad, their first England World Cup representatives since 2010 when James Milner, Stephen Warnock and Emile Heskey were in the squad. AVillaFan
Aston Villa have launched an opening offer to sign a £17m-rated midfielder for Unai Emery’s squad and have received a response from the player’s camp. FootballFancast