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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-31T13:52:28.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nArsenal are ready to splash out £80million on Morgan Rogers after making the Aston Villa star their to target this summer.\n\nThe Gunners enjoyed a fine season that nearly culminated in an incredible double; having won the Premier League and finishing runners-up in the Champions League.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nWith their season concluding on Saturday after a penalty shootout defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest, Arsenal chiefs are already looking at summer targets to take the team to the next level.\n\nGB News can exclusively reveal that the Gunners have made Rogers their top target and are willing to open the bidding at £80m for his services.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nIt is widely understood that Rogers will leave Aston Villa this summer with the club's blessing if a suitable bid arrives.\n\nWhile Villa had hoped for bids of over £100m, it is believed that they could soften their stance to accommodate a money-upfront deal.\n\n### LATEST DEVELOPMENTS\n\n\n\n\n  * Erling Haaland and Richarlison lead Arsenal mockery after Gunners lose Champions League final\n  * Fights break out in crowd during Arsenal vs PSG Champions League final as security intervenes\n  * PSG win Champions League for second year in a row after beating Arsenal in tense penalty shootout\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nIt has attracted the attention of plenty of clubs, including Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea, though Arsenal are now prepared to do everything they can to pip their Premier League rivals to the England international's signature.\n\nAnd that includes moving quickly with a bid and looking to complete a deal before the World Cup starts; a preferred scenario for Rogers, too, with Thomas Tuchel expected to utilise the attacker heavily in North America this summer.\n\nWhile GB News understands that a bid of £80m is being prepared, the total outlay could increase further depending on negotiations.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nArsenal are desperate to bolster their attack despite winning the Premier League this season as they look to become a formidable outfit.\n\nHaving scored 27 goals from set-pieces this campaign, there is a realisation in the Gunners camp that they cannot rely on them year-in, year-out.\n\nRogers has had a stunning season for Villa, helping them win the Europa League after scoring in the final against Freiburg as well as scoring 10 in the Premier League.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nBut it is his ability on the ball that has drawn suitors, particularly how he can bring the ball from midfield in dangerous positions, drawing in defenders before finding another teammate.\n\nIt is a particular trait that is sorely missed at Arsenal currently, despite the signings of Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres last summer.\n\nAs well as Noni Madueke and Martin Zubimendi, Arsenal spent close to £250m on the quartet - yet none of them started against PSG on Saturday.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nRogers also possesses great versatility and can be played through the middle as well as on the wing, and also as a striker.\n\nAt 23, the attacker has still more to add to his game and Arsenal believe his best years could be at the Emirates.\n\nAs for the player, he is open to a move to north London but has yet to communicate his intentions to Villa.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nWith so many clubs circling, the former Middlesbrough star does not want to be pressured into a hasty decision.\n\nRogers started his career out at West Brom at academy level before City swooped in and signed him in 2019.\n\nAfter a series of loan spells at the likes of Lincoln City, Blackpool and Bournemouth, Rogers eventually left for Middlesbrough in 2023 where he spent a season in the Championship before joining Villa in 2024.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Arsenal make Morgan Rogers top transfer target and ready £80m bid for Aston Villa star"
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