Marcus Rashford and Declan Rice react excitedly to Morgan Rogers’ message
Man United forward Marcus Rashford and Declan Rice were among the Premier League stars to react to Morgan Rogers’ latest update during the off-season.
Rogers enjoyed an outstanding campaign with Aston Villa last season, playing a pivotal role in their push for Champions League qualification.
Villa’s hopes of securing a top-five finish fell just short on the final day, following a controversial 2-0 defeat to Man United.
Despite the disappointing end, Rogers’ impressive performances have not gone unnoticed, with several top clubs monitoring his situation ahead of the summer window.
Arsenal are among the sides interested in Rogers, as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen both his attacking and midfield options.
However, Football Insider report that Aston Villa will reject any offers for Rogers, as the club view him as an integral part of Unai Emery’s plans.
Amid the transfer speculation, the Englishman has now shared an update on his off-season activities, prompting reactions from a number of high-profile players.
Premier League stars react to Morgan Rogers amid Aston Villa speculation
Rogers shared a series of holiday photos on Instagram, including one alongside teammate Jacob Ramsey, who has been heavily linked with a move away from Aston Villa this summer.
Ramsey simply commented “Brother!” under the post, while Ezri Konsa reacted with fire emojis and Matty Cash called him “clean”.
Plenty of other Premier League names also showed their appreciation, with former teammate Rashford, Arsenal midfielder Rice, and Trent Alexander-Arnold all liking the post.
Rogers enjoyed a breakout campaign at Villa Park last season, quickly establishing himself as one of the Premier League’s most exciting attacking talents.
The 22-year-old recorded an outstanding 29 goal contributions across all competitions, playing a vital role in Emery’s side.
Despite growing transfer interest, Football Insider revealed on 25 May that Aston Villa have no intention of entertaining offers for Rogers, a stance they have maintained throughout the summer window so far.
Marcus Rashford linked with Barcelona after Aston Villa snub
While Rashford was showing his support for Rogers online, Villa have already ruled out a permanent move for the Manchester United forward.
Football Insider reported that Man United are prepared to cover a percentage of Rashford’s wages if it helps secure a higher transfer fee, as they look to move him on this summer.
A return to Villa appears unlikely, but Barcelona could reignite their interest after missing out on Nico Williams. Time will tell whether Rashford’s future lies in Spain, but his time at Old Trafford looks to be coming to an end.