Manchester United are interested in signing Aston Villa playmaker Morgan Rodgers at the end of the season.
They are looking to sign game-changing talent for the future and have targeted the 23-year-old. Rodgers was one of the breakout stars in the Premier League from last season and could be a solid long-term signing for the Red Devils.
Arsenal and Chelsea are also interested in Rodgers.
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Manchester United could use Morgan Rodgers
They have relied too much on Bruno Fernandes for goals and creativity. They need a long-term replacement for the Portugal international and Rodgers would be ideal. He has been outstanding for Aston Villa since last season and Manchester United are now said to be willing to offer around €90 million to seal the deal.
It remains to be seen whether Aston Villa are willing to negotiate. According to reports from Spain, the club have no intention of letting the player leave immediately. They believe he could command a nine-figure fee in the future.
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Rodgers could be considering a big move
Meanwhile, the opportunity to join Manchester United could be attractive for the England international. That would be a big step up for him. Manchester United are one of the biggest clubs in the world and could be fighting for trophies again next season. They have shown improvement this season and are pushing for a top-three finish.
We need to keep improving our team if we want to compete with Arsenal and Manchester City. Adding a player like Rodgers could make a big difference in the final third. He has shown that he can consistently score goals and create chances for his teammates. It remains to be seen whether Manchester United will be able to conclude a deal.
Rodgers has contributed 17 goals this season and overall has 27 goals and 24 assists in 115 appearances for the West Midlands club.
