Dwight Yorke warns Morgan Rogers may lack the 'soul' for Manchester United move

Goal reports that club legend Dwight Yorke has warned Morgan Rogers he may lack the character required to succeed at Manchester United amid intense speculation linking the Aston Villa forward with a move to Old Trafford.

Speaking to FootItalia, Yorke called Rogers the 'flavour of the month' and questioned whether the player has the 'soul' to cope with the scrutiny of wearing the famous red shirt, saying technical ability alone is insufficient and recruitment must look beyond the stat sheet. The piece notes Rogers' rise under Unai Emery — after loan spells from Manchester City’s academy and a permanent move to Middlesbrough that led to a January 2024 transfer to Villa — and records that he has seven league goals this season and has impressed in the Premier League and Champions League. The report variously refers to him as 23 and 22 years old.

Yorke warned that United have become a difficult environment for high-profile attackers and suggested Rogers risks becoming another expensive footnote without the rare 'soul'. It remains unclear whether Manchester United, INEOS and the club's recruitment team will heed that caution or pursue the season's breakout star.

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