Aston Villa have doubled their advantage against Chelsea as they go into the break two goals to the good.

It’s looking like a week to forget for Mauricio Pochettino’s side as they are staring down the barrel of another defeat.

Fans would’ve hoped for a response from their side after their 5-0 humbling against Arsenal midweek but it’s currently looking like another dejected performance.

A Marc Cucurella own goal broke the deadlock after only four minutes and Villa’s lead has now been doubled thanks to a calm Rogers finish.

Aston Villa double their lead just before half-time through Morgan Rogers!

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Is Jurgen Klopp really a candidate for Barcelona?

I think Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp have handled matters relating to his departure really well and maturely. A lot of the time when a manager decides to leave there are issues behind the scenes, but in this case it’s a very nice and positive message from both Klopp and Liverpool in terms of their honesty and how they went about it – credit to the club and the manager, it’s not an easy situation to handle in the middle of a fantastic season.

This was completely unexpected – a lot of people at the club and in the industry were not expecting this announcement. Still, it’s not easy and Klopp has decided to leave and he hasn’t got an agreement with any other club, he’s free and he wants to take some time before deciding his next step.

We’re inevitably seeing links with Barcelona now after Xavi also announced he was leaving his job there, but there is nothing ongoing now. It’s still all very early and fresh, Barca will take their time to decide, it’s not going to be decided in some days…step by step. Klopp has been very clear that he wants to stop for one season so I think it would be more than complicated for Barca or anyone else to hire him for next season. As of today, my understanding is there’s nothing going on on that front.

New striker name linked with Chelsea

Victor Osimhen has recently been open about his plans to leave Napoli at the end of the season, but it’s still too early to know for sure if he’ll be moving to Chelsea or any other particular club.

It’s also not yet clear what Napoli’s plans are to replace Osimhen. It’s important to remember that Napoli will have a new manager in the summer and maybe also a new director of football. Before deciding who’s going to be the new striker you always need to speak to the coach – this is a normal process, so it will take time. Nothing is happening now.

One striker making the headlines at the moment is Jonathan David – he’s another name being linked with Chelsea after some reports in the French press yesterday, but I personally have got no update at all on Jonathan David as of now – no movement, no negotiations.

I’ve always rated David, I think he’s a very good and smart option for clubs to consider on the market, but at the moment the situation is quiet because he’s an expensive striker. In the summer, I expect Chelsea will go for different names.

Barcelona closing in on Lucas Bergvall transfer

Barcelona are very close now and very confident on getting a new signing for next summer in the form of Swedish wonderkid Lucas Bergvall. Born in 2006, the midfielder is a really top talent who’s been on Barca’s list for a really long time.

Negotiations have been going on since the beginning of December and now an agreement is really close, with a bid of €7m and €3m which looks ready to be accepted by his club Djurgardens. Bergvall wants to go to Barcelona, though he was also approached by as many as ten other clubs, including Eintracht Frankfurt.

In the next days it could be completed and Bergvall will join Barcelona in the summer transfer window – a smart piece of business, nearly all done.

Tottenham were never that close to Antonio Nusa deal

Despite interest from Chelsea back in the summer, and more recently from Tottenham, Antonio Nusa to Brentford is almost agreed. A deal is in place over a €30m package. The player has also given the green light to the move, which will see him stay at Club Brugge until the end of the season and then join Brentford in June.

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Tottenham were also in talks over Nusa for a long time but the truth is they were never really close to getting it done. Brentford now have a verbal agreement in place and they hope to get it signed very soon, but in any case the deal is valid from July as Nusa wants to complete the move in the summer and not now.

In other news…

Rafael Leao – I’m aware there have been some links with Rafael Leao and PSG. Luis Campos is the director who signed Leao at Lille, one of his incredible signings, so appreciating him is normal, but at PSG summer plans will be made in the next months. It’s still early to predict what they will do, it depends on how this season will go and also on the Kylian Mbappe situation.

Chido Obi – This Arsenal wonderkid was recently linked with Borussia Dortmund. Of course, BVB are always tracking talents around the world, they know the boy well and they’ve been scouting him multiple times but, but there’s nothing else so far. He’s an important piece of Arsenal’s future and so there’s nothing imminent happening.

Morgan Rogers – Aston Villa have made a third bid to Middlesbrough for Morgan Rogers, understood to be in the region of £15m. Rogers remains the main target for Unai Emery. Negotiations are continuing in the right direction, with Villa working to close the deal early this week.

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Championship side Middlesborough have reportedly knocked Aston Villa back for a third time.

The Villians have been in ongoing talks to sign attacker Morgan Rogers, who is enjoying an excellent individual campaign, with his latest goal coming in the FA Cup against Chelsea.

Although Boro went on to lose the replayed tie 6-1 (6-2 on agg), Rogers, 21, was a stand-out performer.

Of course, with such eye-catching performances naturally comes unwanted attention, and now Michael Carrick’s side faces the possibility of losing the talented 21-year-old, who is being heavily pursued by Unai Emery.

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And according to a recent report from the Telegraph’s John Percy, Villa, despite there being just two days left in the window, have not given up on landing Rogers.

Boro have already rejected two previous offers for the Halesowen-born attacker and now a third, and improved, proposal has also been dismissed.

Although Boro’s exact asking price remains unknown, Villa will likely need to go above and beyond for their Championship rivals to give the green light.

Since the start of the season, Rogers, who has three-and-a-half years left on his contract, has scored seven goals and registered nine assists in 33 games in all competitions.

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Aston Villa reportedly now fear missing out on the transfer of Middlesbrough forward Morgan Rogers as it looks like West Ham United are going to hijack the deal.

Rodgers has shone in the Championship and looks like he’s ready to make the step up to playing in the Premier League, with Villa and West Ham among the teams linked with him.

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It looked for some time that Villa were leading the race for Rogers’ signature, but reports now claim there is genuine concern inside Villa Park that he could end up at the London Stadium instead.

It’s anticipated that there could also be other bids for the 21-year-old before the end of the January transfer window.

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West Ham recently signed Kalvin Phillips on loan from Manchester City and it will be interesting to see if they manage to get more names through the door before the end of the month.

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Aston Villa have shown strong interest in Middlesbrough’s Morgan Rogers, with reports indicating that the Villans have made their move for the 21-year-old by submitting two offers in an effort to secure his services.

Middlesbrough have rejected both offers from Aston Villa, expressing dissatisfaction with what they perceive as a lowball approach. The future attempts by Villa to secure Morgan Rogers remain uncertain.

According to The Independent, Boro values Rogers at around £10 million. Despite the ongoing transfer discussions, Rogers was in action during the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Chelsea, scoring late in the 6-1 loss.

Rogers’ moment of individual brilliance, which included a goal, provided a reason for celebration for the traveling Middlesbrough fans.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, speaking on Sky Sports before the match, expressed understanding as to why Aston Villa is pursuing Rogers, acknowledging the talent and impact he brings to the game.

“Like him a lot. Technically very good. Been brought up at Man City, was loaned out to Lincoln when I was at Burton. He is technically very good, strong.

“He also does the other side of the job, works really hard and can put the ball in the net. That’s why Aston Villa are after him.”

Morgan Rogers has been in excellent form for Middlesbrough under Michael Carrick, boasting 33 appearances, seven goals, and nine assists this season. His recent goal against Chelsea is likely to have pleased Aston Villa, as it demonstrates his ability to perform impressively against top-tier teams as well.

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Aston Villa continue to work towards the signing of Morgan Rogers from Middlesbrough.

According to reports, the Premier League side are looking to get the deal done before the January transfer window closes and the talented young winger is keen on the move.

The 21-year-old has been in splendid form for the championship outfit this season and moving to the Premier League would be a major step up in his career. He will be excited about the possibility of playing for Aston Villa during the second half of the season and the two clubs are currently in talks regarding a move.

Aston Villa have done quite well this season and they are currently pushing for Champions League qualification. They will want to sustain their current run of form and finish the season strongly.

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Signing the right players in January will certainly boost their chances of securing European qualification and Rogers could prove to be a very handy option for them in the coming months. He will add pace, flair and goals to the Aston Villa attack.

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Middlesbrough are standing firm in their valuation of attacker Morgan Rogers.

That’s according to Sky Sports News’ Keith Downie, who claims the Championship side have rejected a second, and improved, offer from Aston Villa.

Middlesbrough rebuff two offers from Aston Villa for forward Morgan Rogers.
Boro value him significantly higher than bids lodged & do not want to sell #UTB #Boro https://t.co/sxoT9SksO5

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On the lookout for an understudy to the likes of Ollie Watkins and Moussa Diaby, Unai Emery is thought to be targeting a new forward before the end of the window.

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And Rogers, 21, fits the Spaniard’s criteria — having scored six goals and registered nine assists already, it is clear the 21-year-old is enjoying an excellent campaign; both collectively and individually.

However, from Boro’s point of view, with that kind of head-turning form naturally comes unwanted attention, and although the number 10 still has two-and-a-half years left on his deal, there is now a possibility Michael Carrick loses one of his most valuable players.

Now rejecting two offers from Villa, Boro will brace themselves for one final attempt. Whether or not the club’s determination to keep hold of Rogers outweighs the probable financial incentives remains to be seen though.

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Aston Villa are hoping to improve their squad with the signing of Morgan Rogers before the January transfer window closes.

Rogers has been in impressive form for Middlesborough this season and he will cost Aston Villa £10 million. The 21-year-old is a talent with a big future ahead of him and he could easily justify the investment in the long term if he manages to fulfil his potential.

It will be interesting to see if Aston Villa are prepared to break the bank for him.

The West Midlands club are currently pushing for Champions League qualification and they need more quality in the side in order to keep up with clubs like Tottenham Hotspur.

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Rogers could prove to be a very useful option for them during the second half of the season.

The 21-year-old winger has six goals and nine assists to his name across all competitions this season, and it is no surprise that Middlesbrough are looking to recoup a substantial fee for him. He has been an indispensable asset for them.

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Aston Villa have reportedly made an offer to sign Middlesborough’s Morgan Rogers.

That’s according to a recent report from the Daily Mail, who claims the Villians are working to land the highly-rated forward.

Enjoying an excellent campaign, both collectively and individually, Rogers, 21, who joined Boro from Manchester City’s youth academy 18 months ago, has been one of the main driving forces behind Michael Carrick’s promotion push.

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Directly contributing to 15 goals, across all competitions, already this season, the 21-year-old remains one of the Championship’s most in-form players.

And with Unai Emery on the lookout for a possible replacement for the outbound Jhon Duran, Rogers could prove to be the ideal replacement.

Although there remains hope from Boro that they can keep hold of the 21-year-old until the end of the season, continued negotiations with Villa could see the Premier League club come away on top.

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Aston Villa have submitted an offer for 21-year-old forward Morgan Rogers from Middlesbrough, with Unai Emery considering him a priority for this transfer window. Rogers is eager to challenge himself at the Premier League level, having developed rapidly in Michael Carrick’s emerging side.

Unai Emery has held admiration for Morgan Rogers for some time per The Independent, and his appreciation for the versatile attacker grew further during a recent match between Aston Villa and Middlesbrough in the FA Cup.

Aston Villa’s activity in this transfer window has been limited by Profit and Sustainability regulations. However, Emery is willing to allocate their available budget to secure Rogers. The key now is to negotiate and finalise a deal with Middlesbrough, for the 21-year-old, that aligns with Villa’s financial constraints.

Despite joining Middlesbrough from Manchester City just this summer, Morgan Rogers’ significant development has caught the attention of many Premier League teams. The speed of his progress makes him an attractive target for Aston Villa, showcasing his potential and impact on the pitch.

Even though the Villans are eager to secure his signature, the financial regulations could make it difficult for them to negotiate past a certain point. Perhaps to speed up a deal they could suggest a discounted price where Boro receive a Villa youngster on loan.

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