Aston Villa are set to price Morgan Rogers out of a last-minute move away from Villa Park as head coach Unai Emery has no intentions of sanctioning his departure at a time when Tottenham Hotspur and other Premier League rivals are circling in the final days of the summer transfer window, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.
Although the Villans allowed Jacob Ramsey to walk away from his boyhood club and join Newcastle United earlier this month, in a deal worth up to £43million, influential figures behind the scenes are determined to ensure that key members of the squad are not allowed to follow in his footsteps.
Evann Guessand has been Aston Villa's most expensive arrival as the September 1 deadline edges closer, thanks to the striker sealing a £26million switch from French side Nice, but there are ongoing fears that they could be forced to contend with big-money proposals for regular starters.
Villans Keen to Price Rogers Out of Departure
Aston Villa are ready to increase their £80million demands for Rogers, according to GMS sources, as it has been accepted that his exit at this stage of the summer transfer window would result in Emery and members of the recruitment department having limited time to secure an adequate replacement.
The England international, whose creativity in the final third of the pitch has resulted in him being described as 'frightening' by Sky Sports journalist Dan Bardell, has still started the Villans' opening two fixtures of the Premier League season despite there being speculation over his immediate future.
GMS sources have been informed that Aston Villa are expecting to receive a late bid for Rogers, who is aiming to build on a productive 2024/25 campaign, but they have no desire to cash in and are in line to hold out for an even more lucrative fee than their initial valuation as it has been decided that his departure could have an unthinkable impact.
The Midlands outfit, who are preparing to compete in the Europa League after sealing qualification last term, are in a strong negotiating position ahead of any potential offers as the attacking midfielder has not been agitating to quit and still has five years remaining on his £75,000-per-week contract.
Aston Villa are continuing to insist that Rogers will not leave his current surroundings ahead of the fast-approaching deadline, GMS sources have learned, but there is an awareness behind the scenes that his performances over a prolonged period have led to him being pinpointed as a target by domestic counterparts.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Morgan Rogers won four ground duels and made one key pass during Aston Villa's defeat to Brentford last weekend
Premier League Trio Interested in Rogers Deal
GMS sources have been told that Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham have been among the sides showing interest in Rogers, with the London trio desperate to make themselves more dangerous in attack, and that has resulted in Aston Villa bracing themselves for a last-gasp proposal.
There have been suggestions that Spurs are poised to up the ante in their pursuit and test the Villans' resolve by making an offer after holding preliminary discussions, but the capital club are in danger of being left frustrated because Emery is determined to fend off any bids as the 23-year-old is at the forefront of his plans.
Aston Villa are concerned that one of Rogers' admirers will make contact at the eleventh-hour in an attempt to tie up a deal, GMS sources understand, and their desperation to keep him on board has resulted in them making it clear that a fee worth more than his original price tag in the region of £80million will need to be lodged to force them into a U-turn.
GMS sources recently revealed that Chelsea are considering making a last-gasp bid for the former Middlesbrough talisman, having had him in their sights throughout the summer, highlighting that Spanish tactician Emery may have to fight to retain his services beyond September 1.
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