Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins celebrate Aston Villa (Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Charles Watts believes Morgan Rodgers is a “exceptional” talent that can make a great signing to Arsenal, but he doesn’t know how possible the deal is.
The Aston Villa star shines in the Premier League, and it seems like it’s only a matter of time before he gets a move for even bigger clubs.
Rodgers finished the 2024/25 season with 14 goals and 12 assists in all competitions. There’s more to come from the 22-year-old former Middlesbrough Ace.
The Times report links Rogers as the name Arsenal sees, but one of the problems with Watts is his position.
Morgan Rogers is an exception, but is he suitable for Arsenal?
Rodgers can play a variety of roles, but Watts points out that he played his best football mostly in the mid-route role of Villa’s central offense.
For now, the Arsenal team actually doesn’t have any space in that area of the pitch, so the gunners are likely likely to sign Rodrigo Goes and Nico Williams.
“Morgan Rodgers’ link was interesting as he’s definitely an exceptional player,” Watts said.
“Arsenal saw it in person last season, especially in games at Villa Park at the start of the campaign, when they gave them all sorts of issues.
“What we can expect is that Aston Villa has not been able to qualify for the Champions League, which may make it difficult to have to navigate this summer.
“Rogers is one of the players mentioned as a potential departure, and it’s not surprising given the way he has developed since his move from Middlesbrough.
“When it comes to Arsenal, I think he would be a welcome addition if they are interested in something more specific.
“But one of the issues that have potential moves is that we don’t know exactly where this team and the system fits under Mikel Arteta.
“I’m sure they’ll find a way to suit him, but it feels like a square peg in a round hole.
“I don’t see him as the left winger at all. I think he’s better in the central area where he can drive to the box and support the striker or even become the striker himself.”
He added: “The winger should be a priority for me, and I think that will happen, which is why I have a strong interest in things like Rodrigo and Nico Williams.
“If Arsenal were going to raid the villa for anyone this summer, I think it’s likely they’ll come back for Ollie Watkins, the player they tried to sign just a few months ago.