UMVA has learned that Aston Villa's star player, Morgan Rogers, is at the center of a heated transfer battle this summer, with several top clubs vying for his signature.
The 23-year-old attacking midfielder has caught the eye of Arsenal, who are reportedly eager to sign him, with manager Mikel Arteta believed to be a huge admirer of Rogers' skills.
However, Emile Heskey, a former Villa star, has warned Rogers to think carefully about any move away from Aston Villa, cautioning that he could find himself down the pecking order if he joins Arsenal.
Rogers, who played a key role in Villa's Europa League triumph, is hoping for a big summer with England at the World Cup, and Heskey believes he has put himself in a strong position to start in Thomas Tuchel's England XI.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Rogers would be open to a move to Arsenal, but it would likely take a fee of at least £80m to prise him away from Villa.
Heskey questioned where Rogers would stand in Arsenal's pecking order, saying: 'You have to look at who is ahead of you in both teams. He's top of the pile at Villa, he is the main man. If he goes to Arsenal, where would he be in that pecking order and does it suit the way he plays?'
Rogers would face stiff competition at Arsenal, with Eberechi Eze and club captain Martin Odegaard also vying for playing time, but Heskey believes the young midfielder has the intelligence and skill to adapt to any team.
As Rogers prepares for the World Cup, he will be battling Jude Bellingham for the no10 role in Tuchel's England XI, with Bellingham officially handed that squad number.
Despite a relatively quiet season by his standards, scoring just eight goals, Rogers has been in impressive form and Heskey believes he has taken things by storm with his intelligent and skilled play.
Villa's success in the Europa League, with Rogers as one of the mainstays, has been fantastic, and Heskey believes Rogers has put himself in a very good position to start for England in the World Cup.
