Middlesbrough is contemplating Aston Villa’s most recent proposal for forward Morgan Rogers, following the Premier League club’s submission of a new bid amounting to £15 million.

Throughout the month, the Championship club has had to manage interest in the 21-year-old, with Aston Villa facing rejection of their two previous offers. Despite these setbacks, the West Midlands team remains persistent in their pursuit of the primary transfer target. Recent reports suggest that they have come back to the negotiating table with a proposal that could potentially reach £15 million, inclusive of add-ons.

Morgan Rogers made the switch to Boro last summer from Manchester City, following several successful loan stints across the EFL. His impact at the Riverside has been substantial, with seven goals and nine assists in 33 appearances across all competitions this season.

Given his impressive performances, Villa has singled out the former England youth international as a player they are eager to add to their squad. This move aligns with their ambitions of securing a spot in the Premier League’s top four and achieving success in the Europa ConFERENCE LEAGUE.

Aston Villa’s most recent offer is approaching a figure that could potentially persuade Boro to consider selling, and talks regarding the potential transfer are expected to persist over the next 24 hours. Chairman Steve Gibson is currently weighing the approach and strategizing for the best possible outcome for the club.

While West Ham United has also been linked with interest, it’s reported that they have not pursued further action following their initial discussions with Middlesbrough last week.

A £15 million transfer fee would signify a substantial profit for Michael Carrick’s team, considering they acquired the former Lincoln City loanee for just £1.5 million last summer. The recent postponement of Middlesbrough’s fixture against Birmingham City, due to the Blues’ involvement in the FA Cup, raises the possibility that Rogers may have already played his final match for the club in the 6-1 defeat against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final last week.