Aston Villa do not want Morgan Rogers to leave this summer and would demand more than the British transfer record before considering a sale.
According to The Athletic’s Sebastian Stafford-Bloor and Jacob Tanswell, Villa’s position remains firm. The club do not want to sell Rogers, while co-owner Nassef Sawiris will have the final say on any incoming bids.
Villa would want more than the £116m fee Manchester City have agreed to pay Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson. The Times has reported that City’s Anderson deal will become a British-record transfer once the final formalities are completed.
Villa have now set a clear benchmark.
Sawiris Final Say Strengthens Villa Position
Rogers has become one of Unai Emery’s most important players.
His power, carrying ability and final-third output make him difficult to replace. He also offers Villa a Premier League-proven attacking profile with major long-term value.
Villa’s stance is therefore understandable. They do not want to sell, and any buying club would need to reach an extraordinary level before a serious conversation begins.
Read Aston Villa has already covered how Anderson’s Manchester City move could affect Rogers’ valuation. This latest update makes Villa’s position even clearer.
The Sawiris detail is significant. Any serious bid would not stay only with the recruitment department. It would go to ownership level.
Rogers’ value is no longer just about potential. It also reflects his age, contract, Premier League impact and importance to Emery.
If clubs want to test Villa, the starting point is now clear. It would take more than £116m, and Sawiris would still need to approve the deal.
