Talks over personal terms with Rogers are said to be well advanced, with Arsenal determined to land both attacking players in the same summer window.
Rogers, 23, has played for Aston Villa since joining from Middlesbrough in a deal in February 2024 and scored ten goals with six assists in 37 league appearances last season as the club secured a third-place finish and Champions League qualification.
Capable of playing either as an attacking midfielder or out wide, he has been strongly linked with a move to Arsenal in recent weeks as speculation over his future has intensified, with his versatility seen as a key factor behind Arsenal's interest.
The interest comes at a moment of significant change in Arsenal's forward line this summer. Leandro Trossard has left the Emirates Stadium for Besiktas, and The Athletic reported earlier on Thursday that Arsenal have moved to sign winger Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge, a deal reportedly worth in the region of £30m.
Rather than seeing that deal as a substitute for Rogers, however, Arsenal appear intent on adding both players to Mikel Arteta's squad, according to Romano, who described the Villa forward as Arsenal's top target for a new winger.
Rogers was part of England's World Cup squad this summer and provided an assist during the tournament, further enhancing his growing reputation on the international stage after a breakout campaign that established him as one of the Premier League's most in-demand attacking talents heading into the new season.
Aston Villa, who will play Champions League football next season after their third-placed finish, would face a significant rebuilding task in attack if they lose their in-form forward, though Arsenal's evident determination to push the deal through suggests they believe an agreement can be reached before the transfer window closes.