The favourites to sign Morgan Rogers revealed as Aston Villa developments promise summer transfer
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Credit: Imago The favourites to sign Morgan Rogers revealed as Aston Villa developments promise summer transfer Thu 5 March 2026 19:00, UK Chelsea are leading the race to sign Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers if he leaves in the summer transfer window.The midfielder has enjoyed another superb season in the Premier League, although he has struggled as his team has in recent weeks.The Villans had been on a charge towards a sensational title challenge, winning 12 out of 13 league games between September and December.But the turn of the year has seen Unai Emery’s team collapse, with there now being a serious risk that they will fall out of the top four altogether.Rogers signed a new contract in November, but his Villa future remains in big doubt amid interest across the continent. Credit: Imago 🔄 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 Chelsea and Liverpool among Morgan Rogers contendersThere was significant interest in Rogers last summer, after the midfielder had enjoyed a stunning first full Premier League season. Should Villa fail to qualify for the Champions League, they will have collapsed massively.Football Insider exclusively revealed last month that sources insist that Villa will not sell Rogers, but speculation continues to spiral.Should he decide to depart, Chelsea have been named the 3/1 favourite to sign him by one major bookmaker, while Liverpool (4/1) and Man United (13/2) follow closely behind.Unai Emery doubts starting to creep inEmery is likely one of the key factors that would keep Rogers at Villa Park this season, with the pair sharing a great relationship.But with each disappointing result, there starts to grow a slight twinge of doubt about the Spaniard’s own future.
Fans have begun to grow frustrated with some questionable line-up decisions, and the 54-year-old’s post-game strops can appear unprofessional.While it is highly unlikely that Villa would consider sacking Emery, considering how far they have come under him, it cannot be ruled out that a poor end to the season could see the manager walk away himself. 🦁 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.