Manchester City are reportedly considering a surprising move to re-sign Aston Villa’s attacking midfielder, Morgan Rogers, as a potential replacement for the departing Kevin De Bruyne.
Pep Guardiola eyes Rogers return as City prepare for life after De Bruyne
De Bruyne recently announced he will leave the club at the end of the season, concluding a remarkable 10-year tenure. ​
Rogers, 22, began his professional journey in Manchester City’s academy before moving to Middlesbrough in 2023. His impressive performances there led to a £15 million transfer to Aston Villa in February 2024.
Since joining Villa, Rogers has made significant strides, tallying 8 goals and 6 assists in 30 Premier League appearances during the 2024-2025 season.
According to TEAMtalk, City hold “serious hopes” of bringing Rogers back to the Etihad Stadium, with manager Pep Guardiola reportedly “in love” with the young midfielder’s talent.
However, Aston Villa are expected to demand a substantial fee to part with one of their key players. ​
Rogers’ development has garnered attention, with former Manchester United and Aston Villa striker Dwight Yorke praising him as one of the Premier League’s standout young talents this season.
Yorke remarked, “I really like the Villa player, Morgan Rogers. Like, wow… He’s a great prospect and he’s flourishing at Aston Villa under Unai Emery.” ​
As Manchester City prepare for life after De Bruyne, the potential re-signing of Rogers underscores the club’s commitment to investing in young, homegrown talent to maintain their competitive edge in the Premier League.
