Arsenal eye Morgan Rogers as £100m transfer sparks criticism

Former England manager Sam Allardyce warned that Arsenal's prospective £100 million signing of Aston Villa winger Morgan Rogers could further strain Villa’s finances. He said, “It's sad,” adding that the club has already lost key players such as Youri Tielemans. Allardyce also praised Rogers, noting, “I think he’s slightly better than Eze. He’s proven it this year.”

Rogers has indicated a preference for joining Arsenal and is prepared to wait despite interest from other clubs, including Tottenham. Negotiations are expected to continue into next week, with the move seen as a significant potential departure for Villa.

Other transfer chatter in the same reports includes speculation on Marcus Rashford, Julian Alvarez and several other players, but the focus remains on the Rogers‑Arsenal saga.