{"id":48416,"date":"2026-06-08T10:43:31","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T14:43:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/08\/there-were-early-discussions-arsenal-confirmed-interested-in-big-money-move\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T10:43:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T14:43:31","slug":"there-were-early-discussions-arsenal-confirmed-interested-in-big-money-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/08\/there-were-early-discussions-arsenal-confirmed-interested-in-big-money-move\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;There were early discussions&#8217; \u2013 Arsenal confirmed interested in big-money move"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/08\/there-were-early-discussions-arsenal-confirmed-interested-in-big-money-move\/#Morgan_Rodgers_has_impressed_at_Premier_League_top_clubs\" >Morgan Rodgers has impressed at Premier League top clubs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/08\/there-were-early-discussions-arsenal-confirmed-interested-in-big-money-move\/#Are_Aston_Villa_open_to_selling_Rodgers\" >Are Aston Villa open to selling Rodgers?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Arsenal&#8217;s interest in Aston Villa attacker Morgan Rodgers appears to be more than just noise.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>According to talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook, the Gunners have already made early contact with the player&#8217;s camp, making it one of the most interesting transfer stories of the summer.<\/p>\n<div aria-setsize=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-sender primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-message_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-alt_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-date_time primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reaction_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reply_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-link_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-attachment_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-has_draft_reply primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-pinned_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-edited_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-later_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_thread_root_message primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-translated_state\" id=\"message-list_1779082922.637049\" style=\"clear:left;\">\n<div>\n<div aria-roledescription=\"message\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><b>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">apple<\/span><\/u><\/b><b>    &#038; <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">Google play<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Mr. Crook explained the situation clearly, saying:<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Arsenal&#8217;s interest in Morgan Rodgers is genuine. I have heard that there have been early talks between Arsenal and Rodgers&#8217; camp. If a huge bid of between 80m and 100m is made, Villa may be forced to sell due to their limited financial resources.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>From Arsenal&#8217;s perspective, the appeal is easy to understand.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Morgan_Rodgers_has_impressed_at_Premier_League_top_clubs\"><\/span>Morgan Rodgers has impressed at Premier League top clubs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rodgers&#8217; power, direct running, creativity and ability to play multiple roles has made him one of the Premier League&#8217;s most exciting attacking midfielders.<\/p>\n<p>He can function as a number 10, on the left or even as a second striker, making him exactly the type of flexible attacker Mikel Arteta likes.<\/p>\n<p>His numbers support the hype. Rodgers contributed 26 goals across the 2025\/26 season and Arsenal are one of the clubs monitoring him this summer as they look to strengthen their midfield and attacking options.<\/p>\n<p>He has also been named in Thomas Tuchel&#8217;s England squad for the upcoming World Cup, showing how rapidly his reputation is growing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Aston_Villa_open_to_selling_Rodgers\"><\/span>Are Aston Villa open to selling Rodgers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The problem, of course, is Aston Villa&#8217;s stance. According to reports, Villa do not want to sell one of their best players but will discuss money.<\/p>\n<p>If Arsenal do indeed make an offer in the range of \u00a380m to \u00a3100m, Villa may have to make a difficult decision, especially with financial pressures still an issue.<\/p>\n<p>This would be a great signing for Arsenal, but only if they are absolutely sure he can become a regular starter.<\/p>\n<p>Spending that kind of money on team options is risky.<\/p>\n<p>Rodgers has the physicality, personality and Premier League experience to improve Arsenal immediately. However, Villa have strong cards and Arsenal must avoid interest turning into despair.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Approach: Arsenal aim for revenge on PSG by signing one of their key players <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arsenal&#8217;s interest in Aston Villa attacker Morgan Rodgers appears to be more than just noise.According to talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook, the Gunners have already made early contact with the player&#8217;s camp, making it one of the most interesting transfer stories of the summer. 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