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Middlesbrough forward Morgan Rogers impressed against Villa in the FA Cup
He was previously discussed by Villa when they sold Jack Grealish to Man City
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By MILO POPE FOR MAILONLINE

Published: 07:20 EDT, 20 January 2024 | Updated: 07:20 EDT, 20 January 2024

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Middlesborough have rejected two offers from Aston Villa for forward Morgan Rogers.

The 21-year-old, who only joined Championship side Middlesbrough six months ago from Manchester City, is hotly sought after by Unai Emery.

He impressed against Villa in the FA Cup and was previously discussed by them when they sold Jack Grealish to City.

Rogers, who was born just outside Birmingham in Halesowen, started his career at West Brom - making one substitute appearance - and joined Manchester City in 2019.

He did not play a senior game for City and had loan spells at Lincoln, Bournemouth and Blackpool.

Middlesbrough forward Morgan Rogers impressed against Aston Villa in the FA Cup

Boro signed him last summer and he has made 31 appearances this season, scoring six times, helping Carrick's side into the Carabao Cup semi-finals.

Villa are set to sign right-back Kosta Nedeljkovic from Red Star Belgrade after he undergoes his medical on Friday.

The 18-year-old will return to Red Star on loan. Man City will also be due a sell-on fee if the 21-year-old leaves.

Meanwhile, Villa have made an approach for Iceland goalkeeper Hákon Valdimarsson from Swedish side Elfsborg.

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