Overview

• Rogers told talkSPORT that Emery’s backing "means everything" and that the manager encourages him to play with freedom even when risks do not come off.
• Aston Villa made clear during the window that Rogers was not for sale, with Emery viewing him as a key part of the project, according to local reporting.
• His breakout 2024/25 campaign earned the PFA Young Player of the Season and generated strong rival interest.
• Liverpool-focused reports now link Rogers as a potential long-term target, a claim presented as speculation rather than a formal move.
• Villa have opened 2025/26 with two defeats and no goals in three league matches, and Rogers says he is relaxed and expects the team to climb the table.