Aston Villa prepare for Morgan Rogers exit as Abdessamad Ezzalzouli summer transfer latest revealed

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Credit: Imago Wed 13 May 2026 17:52, UK Aston Villa have begun preparations for the summer transfer window and have been linked with Abdessamad Ezzalzouli.The Real Betis winger has been on fire in La Liga this season, as he has netted nine times and picked up eight assists.As a result, his form has attracted plenty of attention from around Europe, including in the Premier League.According to Diario de Sevilla on 13 May, Aston Villa are very interested in Ezzalzouli, and are set to battle Newcastle United for his signature.However, with Ezzalzouli being a left winger, everything points towards the 24-year-old being a replacement for Morgan Rogers at 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 Abdessamad Ezzalzouli surely a Morgan Rogers replacementRogers has been heavily linked away from Villa all season.Despite him signing a contract in late 2025 and the club demanding £100million for a sale, rumours have refused to disperse.Abdessamad Ezzalzouli’s La Liga stats this seasonPer 90 minutesGoals 0.39xG0.36Shots 3.05Assists0.34xA0.14Successful dribbles 1.67Touches in opposition box6.05Ezzalzouli has some excellent stats this season.

Credit: FotmobNow, with the 2026 World Cup less than a month away, Rogers could increase interest further if he has a good tournament with England.As a result, Villa could be in need of a new left winger, and given the talent of Ezzalzouli, the Morocco international appears to be a replacement.Most minutes played for #AVFC in a single season since the start of the 2023/24 season ⤵️4,499 — Youri Tielemans (2024-2025)4,475 — Morgan Rogers (2024-2025)4,375 — Morgan Rogers (2025-2026)🆕 4,216 — Ollie Watkins (2023-2024)If Morgan Rogers plays another 25 minutes this… pic.twitter.com/ojzutBoI5S— Aston Villa Statto (@AVFCStatto) May 13, 2026 This is because there is little chance that the winger would swap Real Betis for Villa Park just to sit on the bench, especially with both clubs likely to be competing in the Champions League anyway next season.Therefore, it is clear that Unai Emery is already preparing for Rogers’ departure, in what could be a heartbreaking summer for the Villa fanbase.Who else are Aston Villa linked to?Football Insider has exclusively revealed that Aston Villa are chasing Omar Marmoush ahead of the summer transfer window.The Manchester City star was linked with a move to Villa Park in the winter window after struggling for regular minutes this season.Pep Guardiola’s side are set to demand at least £59million to part with the Egypt international this summer.Man City have no plans to sell him and will therefore demand a considerable fee if they are to allow him to depart.It remains to be seen if Villa will be put off by this price tag as they aim to improve their frontline ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. 🦁 ASTON VILLA INSIDER UPDATE 🦁 Get the inside track on the Villa Park dugout, transfer strategy, player wages, and technical leadership at Bodymoor Heath. Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from Villa Park.