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Morgan Rogers: Aston Villa sign forward from Middlesbrough

Aston Villa have signed forward Morgan Rogers from Middlesbrough in a deal reported to be about £15m.

The England Under-20 international moved to Riverside Stadium from Manchester City for £1.5m on a four-year deal last July.

Middlesbrough rejected three bids from Aston Villa before agreeing on a price for Rogers.

Owner Steve Gibson was determined not to let the player leave for less than his valuation - thought to be around £12m.

Manchester City also negotiated a huge sell-on fee for Rogers, who predominantly plays as a winger.

Speaking following Villa's 3-1 home defeat by Newcastle on Tuesday, manager Unai Emery said: "We are motivated and excited to work with [Rogers] and hopefully he can progress here like we think he will do.