00:01Some transfer news to bring you involving Arsenal and Aston Villa, Arsenal have accelerated
00:07their pursuit of Aston Villa star Morgan Rodgers as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his attacking
00:13options ahead of the new season.
00:18The Gunners are understood to be pushing forward in negotiations with a deal potentially worth
00:24around £85m being discussed for one of England's brightest talents.
00:31Rodgers is currently away with the England squad at the World Cup where he is alongside
00:35several Arsenal players including Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice allowing existing relationships
00:41within the camp to potentially help the transition should a move to North London be completed.
00:48The 23-year-old midfielder enjoyed a breakthrough campaign with Aston Villa, impressing both
00:55in the Premier League and in the Europa League as well.
00:58His creativity and ability to play across multiple attacking positions is thought to be a key
01:04reason that Mikel Arteta is interested in the player.
01:09His performances have attracted interest from several elite clubs but it's Arsenal that appeared
01:14determined to move quickly.
01:16Aston Villa are reluctant to lose a key player but a significant offer could test their resolve
01:21as Arsenal attempt to secure one of the summer's biggest transfers.
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