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Aston Villa have agreed a deal worth around £15million with Middlesbrough for forward Morgan Rogers.
There was a breakthrough in talks today after Villa’s third offer of £7.5m plus add-ons was rejected on Monday.
Rogers joined Boro from Manchester City for £1.5m and City hold a significant sell-on clause of 25 per cent.
Boro’s recruitment team of head of football Kieran Scott and chief executive Neil Bausor had been holding out for closer to their £12m to £15m valuation with a greater amount paid up front and have finally compromised on around £8million with a further £7m in add-ons.
Talks have advanced with the 21-year-old expected to undergo a medical over the next 24 hours once details are finalised.
Aston Villa have agreed a deal worth around £15m for Middlesbrough forward Morgan Rogers
The 21-year-old has impressed under Michael carrick, scoring seven goals and providing nine assists in all competitions
He will sign a five-and-a-half-year deal.
The 21-year-old has impressed for the Championship side this season, scoring seven goals and providing nine assists in all competitions.
He only joined Boro in the summer but has thrived under boss Michael Carrick.
Middlesbrough rejected Villa’s first three proposals, but Unai Emery is a huge fan, and Rogers was impressive whilst playing against them in the FA Cup at the start of the month.
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