Football Insider has been told Aston Villa could agree a "knockout" Morgan Rogers deal at Villa Park this summer.

Aston Villa are now increasingly hopeful that Morgan Rogers will be fit for their Premier League opening game of 2025-26 against Newcastle United on Saturday, according to the Daily Mail.The Villans

Morgan Rogers faced a race to be declared fit for Aston Villa in the Premier League opener against Newcastle United. Rogers sustained a minor injury setback in the final pre-season friendly against AS Roma, but was named in the starting line-up for Aston Villa on Saturday.

Aston Villa players including Morgan Rogers were among those to John McGinn's emotional message after Aston Villa player exit confirmed

Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers was named the PFA Young Player of the Year as he beat Myles Lewis-Skelly and Liam Delap to the award.

Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers is not believed to have suffered a serious injury after limping off with an ankle problem during Wednesday’s 4-0 pre-season victory over AS Roma, according to The Athletic's Jacob Tanswell.

Ramsey is edging closer to a permanent move to Newcastle in a blow to Villa, however his exit could open up a return for Marco Asensio – who impressed at Villa Park last season. While there is understandable disappointment at Ramsey’s departure, if it can free up room for Asensio and ensure Rogers remains at Villa, it could be a necessary sale.