Arsenal Eye Morgan Rogers With £50m Transfer and Striker Uncertainty

Arsenal are considering a £50 million bid for Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, with Villa under pressure from Profit and Sustainability Rules. Talks with Benjamin Sesko continue, though he now seeks a release clause. Meanwhile, uncertainty surrounds Viktor Gyokeres' move from Sporting CP, as Arsenal explore multiple attacking options ahead of the 2025/26 season.

For the 2025 summer transfer window, Arsenal remain highly active as manager Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his squad ahead of another Premier League title challenge. The Gunners are advancing in talks with RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko after reportedly agreeing on personal terms. However, a new complication has arisen, with Sesko now seeking a release clause to be included in his contract. Negotiations are ongoing, and no final agreement has been reached.

Meanwhile, Arsenal continue to monitor Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres, though conflicting reports from Portugal suggest uncertainty surrounding any deal between the player’s representatives and the club. Despite the focus on forwards, Arsenal are also considering adding wide players, including Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers.

Rogers, aged 22, has emerged as a £50 million target, with Villa potentially forced to sell due to financial pressures linked to the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). In response, Villa are reportedly exploring the sale of Villa Park’s naming rights and are preparing for possible departures by scouting Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze.

As Arsenal weigh their options in both striker and winger positions, their activity in the market underlines a determined push to enhance squad depth and maintain competitiveness across all competitions.