“Aston Villa Persists in Morgan Rogers Pursuit as Unai Emery Drives Interest Despite Two Rejected Bids”

“Aston Villa Persists in Morgan Rogers Pursuit as Unai Emery Drives Interest Despite Two Rejected Bids”

Aston Villa Persists in Pursuit of Morgan Rogers as Unai Emery Drives the Interest Despite Two Rejected Bids

Aston Villa remains determined to secure the signing of Morgan

Rogers before the winter transfer window closes, with Unai Emery showing strong interest.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano exclusively told GIVEMESPORT that Villa’s pursuit of the Middlesbrough star is noteworthy as the deadline approaches.

Despite making Moussa Diaby their most expensive signing ever in

the summer, completing a £51.9 million transfer from Bayer Leverkusen, Aston Villa seeks further reinforcements amid an unexpected Premier League title challenge.

Emery, having led Villa to 35 wins in his first 58 matches as manager,

continues to search for his first acquisition of 2024 with the February 1 deadline looming.

Villa’s attempts to acquire Rogers have faced setbacks, with

Middlesbrough rejecting two bids, according to The Guardian.

Despite being a key target for Emery to strengthen the

attacking options for a demanding second half of the season, the 21-year-old remains at Riverside Stadium.

Middlesbrough is reportedly unimpressed with the improved offer, which falls short of their expectations.

Although negotiations with Middlesbrough prove challenging,

Villa receives encouragement from Rogers, who is eager for a mid-season switch to Villa Park, recognizing a significant career opportunity.

Despite Boro’s strong negotiating position, Villa plans to submit a third bid, persisting in testing Middlesbrough’s resolve until the transfer window closes.

Romano highlights Emery’s influence in driving the pursuit

and suggests that Villa, keen on making Rogers their main January signing, will continue their efforts.

In a related development, Villa has rejected a loan offer from

West Ham United for Jhon Duran, acquired for £18 million from Chicago Fire a year ago.

The rejection indicates Villa’s reluctance to sanction Duran’s

exit without securing a replacement before the February 1 deadline.

West Ham’s minimal funds and an option for a permanent move

at the season’s end were part of the proposal.

While Emery may consider offers for Duran, Chelsea is also

monitoring the situation as the player struggles for regular playing time.

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