Man City stand to profit if Middlesbrough accept Aston Villa transfer bid - three rejected

Aston Villa have seen yet another bid for Middlesbrough winger Morgan Rogers rejected by the Championship club - with Manchester City watching on closely.

Rogers has seven goals and nine assists in all competitions for Boro this campaign and has been the subject of intense transfer speculation surrounding him with a move to Villa Park.

The Villains have already had two bids for the 21-year-old knocked back by Boro and have seen a third worth around £7.5m also rejected. Boro reportedly value Rogers at £12m and are holding out for that sum this month.

Rogers moved to the Riverside Stadium for just £1.5m from Manchester City last summer, but his great form under Michael Carrick has seen his value skyrocket. The Citizens inserted a significant sell-on clause for Rogers, meaning they will be entitled to a chunk of a transfer fee of Rogers ever leaves Teesside.