Wilcox spearheading Man Utd’s summer pursuit of £80m England star headed to World Cup as bidding war possible

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Jason Wilcox is said to be an ‘admirer’ of Aston Villa starlet Morgan Rogers and would be spearheading Manchester United’s potential pursuit this summer.

According to talkSPORT, the Red Devils are joined by Arsenal and Chelsea in sizing up a move for the forward in the coming months.

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Where might Morgan Rogers end up before 2026/2027?

Yet, of the Premier League trio, only United and the Gunners have Champions League football to offer next season, which may well rule Chelsea out of the running.

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Rogers would be able to ply his trade in the UCL again with Villa following their Europa League triumph and fourth-placed finish, but it’s thought he is preparing for a new venture away from Villa Park after an impressive two-and-a-half-year stint in the Midlands.

Rogers’ complete record in all competitions for Villa

The Villans would reportedly demand around £80 million to facilitate the exit of one of their most influential men, though a bidding war could see his price tag exceed the £100 million mark.

Would Rogers favour a United move?

While it won’t be the driving factor in Rogers’ decision-making, a switch to Old Trafford would see him reunite with former manager Michael Carrick, whom he played under at Middlesbrough.

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He’d be a key part of United’s revitalised frontline alongside the likes of Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, all of whom have enjoyed tremendous first seasons in M16.

What’s more, the 23-year-old would know that he is sharing the pitch with the most creative player in the Premier League, Bruno Fernandes, who just exceeded the assist record previously held by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne by notching his 21st on Sunday.

Any attacker would relish the opportunity to play in front of such a world-class playmaker, and doing so under a manager who already knows your strengths comes as a major bonus.