Aston Villa are monitoring Norwich winger Jonathan Rowe and are still in talks to sign Morgan Rogers… as Unai Emery’s side plot late moves in the transfer window

• Jonathan Rowe has scoring 12 times in the Championship so far this season
• Villa have made an improved third bid to sign Middlesbrough’s Morgan Rogers
• CHRIS SUTTON: Why are clubs not signing players? This transfer window needs to liven up! It’s All Kicking Off 

By Simon Jones for the Daily Mail and Ed Carruthers For Mailonline

Aston Villa have checked on the progress of Norwich City winger Jonathan Rowe as they consider late moves in the window. 

It comes as Unai Emery’s side remain in talks over a move for Middlesbrough’s Morgan Rogers.

Their endeavours to sign the promising 21-year-old were dealt a blow earlier this week after Middlesbrough rejected a second offer for the forward.

Despite that, Villa have subsequently made a third bid for Rogers, who came off the bench to score during his side’s 6-1 defeat against Chelsea on Tuesday night. 

Rogers joined Boro in a £1million transfer from Manchester City last summer, and should Villa be successful in their attempts to sign him, Pep Guardiola’s side will receive a sell-on fee as part of the deal.

Aston Villa are monitoring Norwich City winger Jonathan Rowe who has scored 12 goals in the Championship this season

It comes as Villa have had two bids rejected for Middlesbrough star Morgan Rogers, but remain in talks to sign him

Unai Emery’s side could be set to make some late moves in the transfer window

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Since then, Rogers has impressed for Michael Carrick’s side returning seven goals and nine assists in 33 appearances across all competitions. 

Mail Sport understands that, Rogers who is valued at around £10m by Boro, is keen to join the midlands club. 

Rowe, meanwhile, has emerged as another potential candidate for Villa, with his contract set to expire in 2025.

Having risen through the academy ranks at Norwich, the 20-year-old made his debut for the Canaries back in 2021 and his performances have garnered him the attention of both Villa and Crystal Palace. 

Rogers scored during Middlesbrough’s 6-1 Carabao Cup defeat by Chelsea in midweek

Aston Villa could be open to letting Jhon Duran move on if they find a suitable replacement

He has enjoyed an excellent season in the Championship with David Wagner’s side, scoring 12 goals in 27 appearances. 

Rowe also enjoyed a dream debut for the England U21 side, coming on to score during their 9-1 victory against Serbia in October. 

It comes as Villa could be forced to enter the market should they sell striker John Duran, with several clubs, including Chelsea having expressed an interest to sign the Colombian.

Villa have already rejected an enquiry from West Ham for the striker, with Emery’s side wanting to keep him to ensure they had enough attacking options up front. But the midlands club could allow him to leave if they find suitable cover. 

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Aston Villa are monitoring Norwich winger Jonathan Rowe and are still in talks to sign Morgan Rogers… as Unai Emery’s side plot late moves in the transfer window

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