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Manchester United have missed out on another top target after Chelsea moved to strike a record-breaking deal to sign Morgan Rogers, according to the latest reports.<\/p>\n
Successor to Bruno<\/h5>\n
Rogers, 23, was a leading target for the Red Devils heading into the summer window, with INEOS keen to add a new left-winger to Michael Carrick\u2019s squad.<\/p>\n
The Old Trafford hierarchy are understood to have viewed the Aston Villa talisman as a long-term successor to Bruno Fernandes, yet with the versatility to play alongside the Portugal international before the changing of the guard.<\/p>\n
Having lined up on both flanks and as a No.10 at Villa Park, Rogers\u2019 potent pairing of speed and size, in combination with his dizzying dribbling and excellent finishing, has seen him develop into one of the Premier League\u2019s most deadly threats.<\/p>\n
Morgan Rogers Stats: 2025\/26 Season<\/h2>\n
| Competition<\/th>\n | Appearances<\/th>\n | Starts<\/th>\n | Goals<\/th>\n | Assists<\/th>\n | Yellow Cards<\/th>\n | Red Cards<\/th>\n | Minutes Played<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League<\/td>\n | 37<\/td>\n | 37<\/td>\n | 10<\/td>\n | 7<\/td>\n | 7<\/td>\n | –<\/td>\n | 3,285′<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| UEFA Europa League<\/td>\n | 15<\/td>\n | 12<\/td>\n | 3<\/td>\n | 5<\/td>\n | 2<\/td>\n | –<\/td>\n | 1,089′<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| FA Cup<\/td>\n | 2<\/td>\n | 2<\/td>\n | 1<\/td>\n | –<\/td>\n | –<\/td>\n | –<\/td>\n | 167′<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| EFL Cup<\/td>\n | 1<\/td>\n | 0<\/td>\n | –<\/td>\n | –<\/td>\n | –<\/td>\n | –<\/td>\n | 23′<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
Total<\/strong><\/td>\n| 55<\/strong><\/td>\n | 51<\/strong><\/td>\n | 14<\/strong><\/td>\n | 12<\/strong><\/td>\n | 9<\/strong><\/td>\n | –<\/strong><\/td>\n | 4,564′<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n | <\/p>\n The 6\u20192\u2033 Halesowen native first made his break onto the scene at Middlesbrough while Carrick was manager. The 44-year-old head coach is believed to have been keen on a reunion in M16 \u2013 a view shared by sporting director Jason Wilcox, who knows Rogers from their shared time in Manchester City\u2019s academy.<\/p>\n British Record<\/h5>\nAston Villa\u2019s valuation, believed to be in excess of \u00a3100 million, had proved prohibitive for Manchester United\u2019s budget, however. The focus has been on a major revamp in midfield, with a new forward considered a secondary priority.<\/p>\n Arsenal, fresh from their first Premier League title in 22 years, were understood to be frontrunners for Rogers. Talks had been held with the England international\u2019s camp, with the Gunners believing he had greenlit a switch to North London.<\/p>\n However, Chelsea have stormed ahead of their rivals in the capital, tabling a record fee for a British player to hijack the deal. <\/p>\n |
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