Arsenal are finally the reigning Premier League champions, but now the important work begins to follow up on the success of not falling back as the “eternal runner-up”. Morgan Rogers is one of the players who has been singled out to lift Arteta’s attacking machine even further. “Agent” Declan Rice will use the World Cup to convince the Aston Villa star.
The 23-year-old signed a new contract with Aston Villa in 2025, but according to Teamtalk’s sources , Rogers believes “the time has come” to take the next step in his career.
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TEAMtalk “insider”, Graeme Bailey, reported in early June that Arsenal have intensified their search for Rogers’ signature, with Arteta and sporting director Berta seeing the former Middlesbrough player as a major upgrade on the left side of the Arsenal attack, while adding the unpredictability and match-winning quality that was lacking at times last season.
Now the World Cup will be used to persuade Rogers to choose the reigning Premier League champions. According to the Daily Mail , Declan Rice is leading the “charm offensive” in the England World Cup squad, with Eze, Madueke and Saka also being part of the “influence group”.
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We have previously seen how championship gatherings have triggered transitions, where “the guys talk to each other”. Rogers is valued at £85 million. With Chelsea and Manchester City on the same track, Arsenal hope that Rice can help influence the Aston Villa star in the direction of Arsenal, it is reported.
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