Another attacking target for Arsenal? Gunners sounding out incredible move for Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers as transfer shortlist continues to grow

The Express reports that Arsenal are contniuing informal discussions over a deal for Rogers, with sporting director Andrea Berta collecting intel on left-wing options for the Gunners. Higher profile targets including Nico Williams, Rodrygo and Anthony Gordon have been ruled out, as their transfer fee or expected wages would be too high for the club's budget.

Villa would likely demand a fee of at least £70m for Rogers, who has emerged as a key player for the Villans under Unai Emery. The Birmingham club are under PSR pressure, but are believed to be exploring a sale of their women's team or other first-team players in Emi Martinez or Jacob Ramsey, rather than facilitating a deal for Rogers.

Arsenal are also rumoured to be tracking the future of Eberechi Eze, who had previously been linked with arch-rivals Tottenham, as they look for options to compete with, or possibly replace incumbent starter Gabriel Martinelli. Recent reports suggest the Gunners could be ready to move on from the 24-year-old.

Arsenal are certainly expected to strengthen their attacking options this window, with repeated questions over their centre forward position proving to be something of a distraction to the Gunners. They have been linked with moves for Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko. If Martinelli does move on, the need at left-wing will become just as urgent, fuelling further speculation of a move for Rogers.