Arsenal are set to make their first offer for Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers, as the Premier League champions target a major attacking reinforcement this summer.

The 23-year-old enjoyed a stunning campaign last season, contributing 14 goals and 12 assists to give him an impressive 26-goal contribution tally across the season.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is keen to add more cutting edge to his squad as the club look to dominate both domestically and on the European stage.

According to Football Insider, Rogers is considered a “top transfer target” for the Gunners, with the club now preparing a formal opening offer for the player.

Securing the England international will not come cheaply, as Rogers is contracted to Aston Villa until 2031 and is expected to cost in excess of £100 million.

It remains to be seen whether Arsenal are willing to commit that level of investment, but the club’s ambitions suggest they will not shy away from making a statement signing.

Rogers has shown consistent quality in the Premier League and has demonstrated the ability to both create and score goals at a high level throughout the campaign.

Arsenal already possess one of the strongest defensive units in European football, and adding Rogers to their attack could make them a genuinely fearsome side.

The opportunity to join the reigning Premier League champions would represent a significant step forward in Rogers’ career and offer him the chance to compete for major trophies.

At just 23 years old, Rogers still has considerable room to develop further under the guidance of Arteta, who has a strong record of improving attacking players at the club.

Should Arsenal successfully complete the deal, it would send a clear message to their rivals that they are intent on pushing for Champions League glory in the coming seasons.

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