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Aston Villa Keep Morgan Rogers Amid £100 m Offer Rumours

6/3/2026

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Villa Retains Rogers

Aston Villa have declared they will retain midfielder Morgan Rogers despite interest from Arsenal and other elite clubs.
Rogers, under contract until 2030, signed a new deal that raises his salary to match the squad’s highest earners.
Villa could price Rogers at £100 million, which must include Middlesbrough’s 20 percent sell-on clause.
Villa’s management says they will not sell Rogers unless an exceptionally high offer arrives, citing Champions League qualification and pressures.

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Townsend Predicts Transfer

Former Aston Villa midfielder Andy Townsend says Morgan Rogers could move to clubs such as Barcelona or Real Madrid.
Townsend highlights Rogers' power, versatility and attacking output as traits that attract elite European interest.
He notes that despite a below-best personal season, Rogers remained highly effective for Aston Villa.
The speculation of a Spanish-giant move adds a new dimension to transfer chatter around Rogers.

History

Historical Context

In 1996 Alan Shearer left Blackburn for hometown Newcastle United for a British record £15 million, the first fee to top the £10-million barrier. The transfer, backed by Blackburn owner Jack Walker, sparked a wave of escalating sums that now see clubs like Aston Villa demand near-£100 million valuations and sell-on clauses, and set a precedent for future market dynamics.

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Villa Retains Rogers

Aston Villa have declared they will retain midfielder Morgan Rogers despite interest from Arsenal and other elite clubs.
Rogers, under contract until 2030, signed a new deal that raises his salary to match the squad’s highest earners.
Villa could price Rogers at £100 million, which must include Middlesbrough’s 20 percent sell-on clause.
Villa’s management says they will not sell Rogers unless an exceptionally high offer arrives, citing Champions League qualification and pressures.

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