Aston Villa have the opportunity to bring in some new players in this window. They have the chance to freshen up their ranks as they prepare for the start of the new 2025/26 Premier League season. The Midlands outfit can also let some individuals leave the club as well if needed to free up space and funds in their squad to pave the way for reinforcements.
Unai Emery remains in charge at Villa Park and has been in his position since 2022. The Spaniard has done an impressive job since his return to England. He has made a positive impression and has got his current club back in Europe.
According to The Athletic, Aston Villa intend to offer Morgan Rogers a new contract to fend off interest from Chelsea. They are keen to keep hold of the attacker for longer amid attention from elsewhere. He has been a key player for them over recent times and they intend to retain his services
Rogers, 22, is one of Villa’s most prized assets. They don’t want to lose him but would have a decision to make if a big money bid came in for him. He has a lot of time left to run on his current deal though so they would be under no pressure to cash in on him anytime soon.
Their former scout Bryan King has recently delivered his verdict on the player’s future, as per a report by Villa News: “I’d be very surprised if Aston Villa let Rogers go. He’s a central part of their team. It would take more than Jackson and money for them to ship him out, I think. It can’t be a straight swap, that’s for sure, because Rogers is worth twice the money of (Nicolas) Jackson.”
Aston Villa signed Rogers back in the winter of 2024 to boost their attacking arsenal. They took a gamble on him after being alerted to his attention in the Championship at Middlesbrough. He has since turned out to be an inspired acquisition.
The England international, who has made four caps for the Three Lions, has scored 17 goals in 70 games altogether. The ex-West Brom youngster joined Manchester City in 2019 and was loaned out by Pep Guardiola’s side to Lincoln City, AFC Bournemouth and Blackpool to get some experience under his belt.
After joining Villa, he said at the time: “I had a conversation with him (Emery) briefly, getting to know him and what he’s about, his goals and the way he is as a manager. I’m looking forward to working with him because I feel like he can get the best out of me.”
He added: “With the way that the team has started this season, I want to add to that and just try to improve myself. I want to put myself in the best possible position to get to the top. With the manager and the players that are here and the way the club is going, it’s only going to get better.”
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