Aston Villa have issued a strong message to Europe’s elite clubs circling Morgan Rogers, making it clear that the 23-year-old winger is not for sale, at least not cheaply.

According to TEAMtalk, Villa are set to offer Rogers a massive new contract that will include a release clause worth close to £100 million, effectively pricing out even some of the Premier League’s richest sides.

The move represents a major show of intent from Unai Emery’s side, who view Rogers as a cornerstone of their long-term project.

Aston Villa set to reward Morgan Rogers with new deal

The new deal will also see the former Manchester City academy graduate’s wages double from £75,000 to £150,000 per week, putting him among the highest earners at Villa Park alongside Emiliano Martínez and Ollie Watkins.

Rogers’ rapid rise under Emery has not gone unnoticed. After an excellent breakout campaign last season, he has continued to impress.

His versatility, capable of playing on either flank or behind the striker, has made him a key weapon in Villa’s attacking arsenal.

It’s no surprise, then, that seven of Europe’s biggest clubs have shown interest. Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bayern Munich have all made formal enquiries in recent months.

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