Manchester United have effectively been handed the green light to sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa.

If reports from Italy are to be believed, much of the focus of the club’s recruitment team has been on strengthening the midfield this week. It has been claimed that United are closing in on securing the services of Atalanta’s Ederson.

However, things could also progress quickly in the case of Rogers.

Path cleared for Morgan Rogers

Morgan Rogers is nearing the end of his time at Aston Villa, having played a crucial part in the club’s Europa League triumph and their return to the Champions League.

Rogers’ ferocious ball-striking and ball-carrying have not only made him a hero in Birmingham but have also secured his place in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for the World Cup ahead of big names like Cole Palmer and Phil Foden.

Now, his camp has set their sights on a blockbuster move.

According to journalist Ben Jacobs, those close to Rogers understand that “no one is going to stand in his way” for a summer move, with Villa prepared to sell their superstar attacker.

It is added that the price will be around £80 million for the prolific 23-year-old forward, who is admired at United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.

All the mentioned clubs are “in the race” to get the signature of 6ft 2in star.

Manchester United figures keen on Morgan Rogers

United would hope that Michael Carrick’s permanent appointment strengthens their case, as Rogers played under him at Middlesbrough.

Morgan Rogers Stats: 2025/26 Season

Capable of playing as a winger or attacking midfielder, the Englishman’s best work comes in the left half-space. That may not be ideal for Matheus Cunha, who likes to operate in the same zone.

Still, Carrick and Jason Wilcox, the club’s director of football, are reportedly pushing to sign Rogers from Villa.

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Manchester United’s decision to invest in Senne Lammens raised a lot of eyebrows last summer. However, with one game left in the season, it now looks like a masterstroke from INEOS.

The Red Devils have been home to some outstanding goalkeepers in the past, but the position was under intense scrutiny in recent seasons. The Premier League giants were looking for a long-term replacement for the outgoing David de Gea in the summer of 2023 when they decided to invest in Andre Onana.

It appeared a smart move at the time, given that the Cameroonian had just featured in the Champions League final with Inter Milan. However, Onana succumbed to the pressures of Old Trafford, with his error-prone performances ensuring that the position was never far from the headlines.

Former head coach Ruben Amorim identified the position as a weakness in the team last summer and reportedly wanted Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez as Onana’s replacement. The Argentine had enjoyed tremendous success with his nation, winning the World Cup, among other honours.

However, United sprang a surprise by going with the instincts of chief goalkeeper scout Tony Coton and signed the relatively unknown Lammens instead. Nine months later, the Belgian has earned a place in the hearts of every Red Devils fan.

Just what United needed

Coton has since revealed the intricate process of selecting Lammens, who was hardly a panic buy. Instead, the move represents a patient, calculated selection procedure for which the recruitment team deserves a pat on the back.

It is a testament to the Belgian’s abilities that United’s goalkeeping department is hardly making headlines now except for the right reasons. Baby Courtois marked his debut for the Red Devils with a clean sheet in the 2-0 win over Sunderland last October.

Lammens has since registered six more clean sheets in 32 appearances for the English giants and is now a guaranteed starter under Michael Carrick.

Senne Lammens Stats: 2025/26 Season

Lammens’ assured presence at the back has been one of the key ingredients in United’s rise under Carrick. The 23 year old has been a revelation at set-pieces, which were the Red Devils’ bane during Onana’s time. The Belgian has also made a string of impressive saves since arriving at the Theatre of Dreams, and his efforts have now earned recognition.

The Athletic’s Signing of the Season

The Athletic recently announced their end-of-season football awards, as decided by their team of experts, and named Lammens as the Premier League Signing of the Season. The report points out that the move for the Belgian already looks like a bargain, stating: “Coton, a former goalkeeper for United and Manchester City, had watched Lammens several times in his only full campaign of senior football for Antwerp, in Belgium’s top flight, and pressed director of football Jason Wilcox to make the move.”

“Backed by director of recruitment Christopher Vivell, United took the plunge on the 23-year-old for a fee of €21million plus €4m in add-ons. That now looks to be a bargain, with Lammens exuding a calmness in goal that has been absent for the last few seasons for United.”

“Away from the pitch, he comes in on his days off, stays late at Carrington, often talking to Coton, and reads books on other sports to increase his knowledge. He is making saves of real consequence and appears to have solved a problem for the team for years to come.”

Bruno Fernandes, who has already won the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year award, was also recognised as The Athletic’s Player of the Season.

Final Thoughts

Lammens has brought a solidity at the back that United have craved in recent years and, in the process, has already endeared himself to fans. The Belgian is still relatively young in goalkeeping terms, so one can expect him to become even better as he gains more top-flight experience.

Senne Lammens prevented 2.05 goals vs. Sunderland, making 4 saves from shots taken inside the box.

Man Utd’s best player. pic.twitter.com/onUUD2pu6a

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Manchester United are searching for new midfielders this summer.

With the departure of Casemiro, they have been linked to a plethora of options such as Ederson, Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes and Carlos Baleba, to name just a few.

There have also been links to cheaper, less experienced options, as United may need to fill three midfield roles if Manuel Ugarte leaves, as he is expected to. One player United have been linked to is Shea Charles at Southampton.

Shea Charles – who is he?

The 22-year-old shot to prominence this year when his goal knocked Arsenal out of the FA Cup last month.

He also scored the winning goal for Southampton in the playoff semi-final before they were thrown out for spying on their opponents, Middlesbrough.

Charles has been on the international stage for quite some time, making his debut for Northern Ireland back in 2022. He has played 33 games for his country.

Why should United sign him?

Key skills

Charles is a dynamic, modern midfielder who can do a lot of things well in the centre of the park.

He came through Manchester City’s academy, so is technically sound and will be well known to United’s sporting director, Jason Wilcox.

Charles has been described as “a top-tier midfield prospect in world football. He’s physically and technically excellent, highly impactful in every phase of play.”

He can be dominant in the middle of the park on his day with his big frame but ability to get around the pitch with ease. Charles also does not shy away from duels as “he is a really effective tackler, reading the game extremely well and having the physical attributes to manipulate opponents in contact.”

The Northern Irishman is also good in the air, which can make a difference in helping his side defend set pieces or long balls.

Interestingly, he has also started adding goals to his game. Whilst he has just got the one strike for his country, he has begun to find the net more regularly for his club side, Southampton.

Usefully for United, he is also a keen ball carrier and his first thoughts tend to be to move the ball forward, not play sideways passes, which is another thing United require in their midfield.

Versatility

Charles has already shown his versatility for Northern Ireland, playing in different midfield roles and also at centre-back when needed.

Whilst it is unlikely that Charles would be needed to play as many roles in a squad as strong as United’s, his ability to adapt is useful in a long season and also demonstrates tactical astuteness.

Moreover, his mentality from a young age has always been praised, and this goes a long way to explain his maturity to handle playing in different areas of the pitch on the international stage.

Leadership

Charles has also shown leadership at such a young age.

In November 2024, he made history to become Northern Ireland’s youngest ever captain at just 21 years old when he wore the armband against Belarus in the Nations League. His national manager Michael O’Neill has also praised his consistency and leadership that he has shown for his country since his teenage years.

Loan necessary

There is just one hiccup, though. Charles is not quite ready to be thrown into the firepit of Old Trafford.

He could be a very special player and he has all the tools to reach the highest level.

Nonetheless, he needs to find time to develop his game in the Championship. He is just about gaining regular action for Southampton and would hope to play more next season.

Perhaps United could sign the player and loan him back to Southampton in the Championship or to a lower Premier League side where he is more likely to find game time. Charles would be an interesting, attractive, low-cost signing for United to make, but only on the condition he can be loaned out to get more senior minutes under his belt to pave the way for a successful Old Trafford career.

Shea Charles 25/26 season stats

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