Arsenal have reportedly made significant progress in negotiations with Aston Villa attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers, with sources indicating that a five-year contract is already in principle agreement.
The deal remains contingent on reaching an agreement with Aston Villa, who are likely to demand a significant transfer fee for the player, reportedly as high as £130m, although insiders expect the final price to be closer to £100m with add-ons potentially taking it to £115-20m.
Arsenal's pursuit of Rogers and Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes is seen as a key part of the club's plan to retain their Premier League title and build on their success in the 2025/26 season.
The addition of these two top Premier League players would be a significant statement of intent from Mikel Arteta's side, who have won 14 league titles in their history, including four in the Premier League era.
AFC's ambition to win the Champions League has also been renewed, following their second ever Champions League final appearance, although the trophy remains elusive.
