Man United have clear plans to target player who has a history with Michael Carrick

"Manchester United are reportedly making Aston Villa attacker Morgan Rogers one of their top targets for the summer, and possibly even their number one attacking priority. According to GiveMeSport, United have identified Rogers as a key target, especially with the club looking to strengthen their forward options ahead of next season."

"Rogers is no longer just a promising young player having a nice season. He is now a proper Premier League name. He is 23, under contract at Aston Villa until 2031, and his value has risen sharply after a strong couple of years at Villa Park. Transfermarkt also lists his Villa contract as running until June 2031, which is a major reason why this deal would be expensive."

"Rogers is powerful, direct, technically sharp and comfortable playing in different attacking roles. He can operate as a No.10, drift wide, carry the ball through midfield and attack defenders one-on-one. That kind of versatility is exactly what modern top clubs want. For Man United, the appeal is obvious. They have needed more dynamism in attack for a while."

"There is also the Michael Carrick angle. Recent reporting has suggested Carrick is in a strong position to get the Man United job permanently, with formal talks expected before the end of the season. If that happens, Rogers could become even more interesting because Carrick worked with him at Middlesbrough before his move to Aston Villa. Carrick would know Rogers' character, habits and strengths better than most."

Manchester United are reportedly pursuing Aston Villa attacker Morgan Rogers as a leading summer target, potentially as their main attacking priority. Rogers is viewed as a proven Premier League option rather than only a promising young player, with age 23 and a long Aston Villa contract running until 2031. His market value has risen after strong performances at Villa Park, making any transfer likely expensive. His playing profile is described as powerful and direct, technically sharp, and comfortable across multiple attacking roles, including No.10, wide drifting, and carrying the ball through midfield to attack defenders one-on-one. The move is also linked to Michael Carrick, who previously worked with Rogers at Middlesbrough and could help evaluate fit and character.

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