Marcus Rashford reacts to Morgan Rogers’ message amid ‘Aston Villa exit’ claim
Morgan Rogers remained upbeat in a message to Aston Villa fans amid growing speculation about his future at the club.
Aston Villa were handed a boost in their push for Champions League football with a 1-0 victory over Fulham at Villa Park.
Youri Tielemans scored the decisive goal, heading in from a John McGinn corner to seal the victory as they now sit in seventh place in the Premier League.
The match wasn’t without controversy. Rogers was briefly ordered to the sidelines after removing an undershirt, an unusual regulation that drew visible frustration.
Despite the confusion, former PGMOL chief Keith Hackett commended referee Rob Jones for correctly enforcing the rule.
Off the pitch, questions remain about the Englishman’s future, with reports suggesting Aston Villa could be forced to sell Rogers to comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules, and Chelsea reportedly monitoring the situation.
Nevertheless, the Englishman made clear where his focus lies in a post to fans after the important victory.
| Premier League table | Points |
| 3. Man City | 64 |
| 4. Newcastle | 63 |
| 5. Chelsea | 63 |
| 6. Nottingham Forest | 61 |
| 7. Aston Villa | 60 |
Chelsea and Man City join race to sign Morgan Rogers amid Aston Villa exit rumours
Rogers posted on Instagram following Aston Villa’s win, despite speculation surrounding his future, writing: “3 finals to go!!”
The post sparked plenty of reactions. Man United loanee Marcus Rashford dropped fire emojis, as did goalscorer Tielemans. Other players, including Emi Martinez and Arsenal’s Declan Rice, also showed their appreciation by liking the post.
Rogers has been a key figure in Aston Villa’s season, stepping up especially in recent weeks with Rashford ruled out through injury. His impact has been crucial in Unai Emery’s push for European qualification.
However, his form hasn’t gone unnoticed. Football Insider revealed that Manchester City are in the race to re-sign Rogers, with Chelsea also showing strong interest.
The 22-year-old has enjoyed an outstanding season under Emery, scoring 14 goals and providing 13 assists in all competitions.
Ollie Watkins could follow Morgan Rogers in potential Aston Villa summer exit
Another player facing an uncertain future at Villa Park is Ollie Watkins. Football Insider revealing that Arsenal and Liverpool are both monitoring Watkins ahead of the summer window.
Watkins is said to be interested in a move to Arsenal, amid speculation over his role following the arrival of Rashford, which has seen him fall into a rotation.
Whether Mikel Arteta’s side will return with a formal offer remains to be seen, but the potential loss of both Watkins and Rogers could present a real challenge for Villa as they look to build on an impressive season under Emery.