Terms “almost agreed” as Arsenal “ready to attack” potential record-breaking transfer target

One source even told us that there was already an agreement in principle on a five-year contract.

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All in all, this seems like one that is very much happening, as long as Villa are perhaps a bit more realistic about their valuation.

Rogers is undoubtedly a top talent, and this is not an easy market, but £130m looks a bit high, and one imagines an agreement will eventually be struck on something more realistic.