Aston Villa Archives: 07/2026

Morgan Rogers was Arsenal’s priority target for the 2026 summer transfer window, so why did he end up agreeing to join Chelsea instead?

Arsenal are preparing a bid for Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa, though it is believed the clubs remain apart on a valuation and the player may yet stay where he is.

Aston Villa have started working on the signing of a winger, with Arsenal set to bid for Morgan Rogers after agreeing a deal for Christos Tzolis.

Aston Villa need to sell this summer, and Morgan Rogers remains Arsenal’s top target, but the situation is reportedly static at the moment.

Morgan Rogers has questioned his reported £130m valuation after Arsenal stepped back from a possible move for the Aston Villa forward.

Arsenal have hired Antonio Gomez from Braga as part of a wider overhaul of the club’s fitness, medical and rehab operation.

Morgan Rogers may not be the only Aston Villa player of interest to Arsenal this summer, with reports now also linking the Gunners with Ezri Konsa.