Liverpool are credited with an interest in Aston Villa attacker Morgan Rogers ahead of a transfer window that is likely to see a move for around £80 million.
Rogers has cemented himself as a key player for a Villa side who are currently fourth in the Premier League and heading for the semi-finals of the Europa League.
Turning 24 this summer, the England international has scored 10 goals and laid on seven assists in 45 games this season while playing as either a No. 10 or on the left wing.
His performances have attracted widespread interest including Arsenal, Man United and Chelsea, according to widespread reports this week.
The Telegraph‘s Jason Burt and Sky Sports add Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Man City to Rogers’ list of suitors.
Liverpool’s interest in Rogers and price tag explained
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Wednesday, January 15, 2025: Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers (L) is challenged by Everton's Vitaliy Mykolenko during the FA Premier League match between Everton FC and Aston Villa FC at Goodison Park. Aston Villa won 1-0. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Burt also describes Liverpool as “hovering” around the situation, which talkSPORT‘s Ben Jacobs has corroborated in writing that “entering the race for Rogers can’t be discounted.”
That comes with the Reds expected to sign at least one winger this summer, and likely two, including an option for the left wing to compete with or replace Cody Gakpo.
The Times‘ Gary Jacobs reports that Rogers is “open to leaving” while it is agreed that Villa are likely to start negotiations at £80 million.
However the fee involved could rise to £90 million or even as high as £100 million given the scale of interest.
Villa are required to pay 20 percent of any profit to Rogers’ former club Middlesbrough, who he left for £15 million in 2024, which only increases his price tag to potential buyers this summer.
Why Liverpool should consider Morgan Rogers deal
Morgan Rogers. Aston Villa. (Adam Davy/PA)
Liverpool are clearly on the outside looking in, but a pursuit certainly cannot be ruled out for a variety of reasons.
With Mohamed Salah already confirmed to be leaving at the end of the season there will be more emphasis on goals from elsewhere, and Gakpo has struggled to produce any consistency in his third full season at Anfield.
Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz are expected to form the core of Liverpool’s attack going forward, but more options will be needed and Rogers’ flexibility would allow him to interchange with both Ekitike and Wirtz.
Moreover, Liverpool are heading towards an issue when it comes to their homegrown quota, particularly if Curtis Jones departs this summer.
Rogers would help solve that problem having come through the academy ranks at West Brom, while providing a genuine starting option in midfield and attack.