Morgan Rogers has been linked with a move to Arsenal this summer, with Tony Cascarino believing he would be an upgrade on current left-wing options. Arsenal are monitoring the Aston Villa attacker after his performances in a successful Europa League campaign last season.
The Gunners currently rely on Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli in that role, but there is a feeling reinforcements may be needed to improve consistency and output. This has led to links with Yan Diomande and Bradley Barcola as Arsenal assess attacking targets ahead of the transfer window closing.
Cascarino on Rogers’ suitability
Cascarino believes Rogers would suit Arsenal’s left side, although he sees him more as a wide attacking midfielder than a traditional winger. He feels his strength and goal threat would add a different dimension to Arsenal’s attacking structure and overall balance in forward areas.
He told Talksport:
“Morgan Rogers is, I think, best out on the left, but not as a left winger. And that’s where I think the difference is where, with Arsenal, they can play that role.
“I think they will always have that (Gabriel) Martinelli type that can come on and maybe be a sub. But a certain starter? And doing that…
“(Leandro) Trossard’s done really well at Arsenal, but I would say Morgan Rogers is a much more physical, difficult player to play against and comes in with goals.”
Arsenal transfer considerations
Arsenal continues to prioritise attacking reinforcements this summer as they look to build on recent success and maintain competitiveness at the highest level across multiple competitions next season.
Rogers is viewed as a strong option on their shortlist as they evaluate how to improve depth in wide positions and increase attacking variation in key matches.
While Trossard and Martinelli remain important squad players, Arsenal may evolve their left side depending on opportunities in the market, with Rogers seen as a potential fit for that tactical adjustment.
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Beautifully taken goal by Martinelli to destroy Japans hopes in what was a real game of football ( unlike ArtetaBall). Martinelli would be better advised to leave Arsenal. He would be a huge hit at a club such as Bayern. Also massive in today’s game was Tomiyasu playing in his natural position at centre back Interesting how chronically injured players such as Smith Rowe and Tomiyasu have ( fingers crossed) got over their injury woes after leaving Arsenal.
Yeah, that terrible ArtetaBall. Martinelli should leave that terrible Arsenal which is responsible for him never being a world beater like he would be somewhere else. ESR and Tomi have been gone so long (since ’24 and July ’25, respectively) and simply had to leave their injury pasts in the Arsenal dressing room (or for Tomi playing CB as opposed to the multiple positions he played both before and after we bought him for Bologna, the Arsenal, Japan, and now Ajax for a few games). Another title please.
btw, I wish ESR and Tomi the best and Martinelli also regardless of his future.
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He is always looking for a reason to diminish the achievements of our season and to look for reasons why Martinelli scored or why Tomi and ESR are largely fit again. He doesn’t like Arteta which is his prerogative but I can’t quite see why bringing him and his style of football into the equation during the World Cup is relevant.
Yeah, I agree with Joe. We should go back to hoarding sick notes and not winning things.
He could play on the left or through the middle, even as the left CM at times imo. It’s rare to see players who can dribble in the centre of the pitch, but he’s one of them. Yes, I think he’s better than any of our current attacking mid players – people were saying villa were potential title winners partway through the season, and it was always him making the difference. I think he’d take our attack up a level, personally.
Both Martinelli and trossard played an important role in
the team last year and have made impact with their national teams at the Wcup. Rogers has not impressed
me in the england team, he is not the speed demon we
need on the left. Gabi Jesus is as good/bad as Rogers
At the moment I would be happy if Ethan Nwaneri rejoins
the team in august.. then Saka can be managed better.
it is also obvious that Rice will have to be managed as well !!
Beautiful comment as Ethan Nwaneri need come back and Max Dowman need be given minutes as there are EFL,FA and some league games they will build confidence upon than stay out on loan deals
Beautiful comment as Ethan Nwaneri need come back and Max Dowman need be given minutes as there are EFL,FA and some league games they will build confidence upon than stay out on loan deals