Flashscore sources: Arsenal considering move for £100m-rated Morgan Rogers

The 23-year-old has enjoyed a fine season at Villa Park, helping Unai Emery’s side secure a fourth-place finish in the Premier League and win the Europa League trophy. 

His displays have also earned him a spot in England’s World Cup squad this summer.

Flashscore reported earlier this week that Arsenal are determined to build on their first Premier League title in 22 years rather than stand still, with reinforcements in attacking areas a priority for Mikel Arteta.

A new option on the left flank is central to those plans, and Rogers is thought to be firmly on the club’s radar.

He may not be the most obvious solution for such a position, but Arsenal are intrigued by his attributes. Although primarily viewed as a versatile attacking midfielder, Rogers has also played on the left wing on several occasions for Villa.

According to Transfermarkt, he started there twice in the Europa League and 15 times in the Premier League this season. Even though his main position is considered to be more of a central attacking role.

Chelsea are also believed to have an interest in the player, but sources indicate Arsenal are particularly attracted by his creativity, athleticism and tactical flexibility, with the club now exploring the possibility of bringing him to North London ahead of next season.

One major obstacle as they attempt to move forward is likely to be Villa’s valuation.

Aston Villa rate the player so highly that they believe his market value is approaching the £100 million mark. Interest from the new Premier League champions is only going to reinforce their stance.

They previously sold Jack Grealish to Manchester City for a club-record £100 million and would see no reason to allow Arsenal a good deal on one of the country’s most exciting talents, especially given their own growing ambitions under Emery.

Arsenal have assessed many options for this position for the summer.

They looked into a move for Anthony Gordon before his proposed transfer to Barcelona gathered pace, while Rafael Leao, Rodrygo and Nico Williams are among big-name players to have been linked.

Any major attacking arrival could place the futures of Leandro Trossard or Gabriel Martinelli under increased scrutiny.