Aston Villa braced for 'big bid' from PSG for Morgan Rogers: 'I've heard from a good source'

Aston Villa could be tempted into the sale of Morgan Rogers if PSG make an offer too good to refuse.

That is according to former Aston Villa chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking to Football Insider, who believes the club would prefer to sell to PSG rather than a Premier League rival.

The Villans have no plans to let Rogers depart, but their financial restrictions in the transfer market mean the funds would boost their position with profit and sustainability rules.

Rogers could demand a big price tag, as the 23-year-old has been a standout performer for Unai Emery's side this season.

Champions League qualification could strengthen Aston Villa's position to keep Rogers at the club, with Emery's squad currently on track to achieve that aim.

Aston Villa 'walking PSR tightrope' as 'big' Morgan Rogers bid expected

Everton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs - believes Rogers could flourish at PSG.

Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness thinks Aston Villa will prioritise the sales of other players over Rogers.

He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: "If they are forced to cash in, then it’ll be for the highest price.

"I've heard from a good source that PSG are the ones that will make the big bid and come in for Morgan Rogers. Now that makes sense to me.

"Rogers is their style of player. He would benefit really well in the Champions League with PSG. I could imagine a Morgan Rogers in that squad playing that type of football that PSG have been playing. So that makes some sense to me.

"Certainly domestically, Villa would loathe to sell to another rival, certainly in the top half of the table. Of course, Villa will be doing all they can not to sell Morgan Rogers, and they’ll be looking to see how they can make that up with other sales.

"They’re walking that tightrope just now with PSR, and we’ve just got to see, but if he has to go then that big number will come from PSG.”

Aston Villa plot contract talks with star

If Rogers leaves Villa Park, then it could be important for the club to tie Emi Buendia down to a new contract.

Sources have told Football Insider that Aston Villa will hold contract talks with Buendia at the end of the season, with his current deal expiring in 2027.

The 29-year-old has forced his way back into Emery's plans this season, and has contributed seven goals and seven assists in all competitions.

The Argentine could play a greater role if Rogers departs, whilst he has the versatility to play in the number 10 position or out wide.