Multiple sources confirm Liverpool's new stance on Morgan Rogers as England star prepares to leave Aston Villa
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Liverpool are expected to be loosely in the mix to sign Morgan Rogers with a summer exit from Aston Villa growing more likely.The 23-year-old has had an exceptional season with Villa, scoring eight goals and providing five assists in the Premier League.Rogers’ good form has seen Liverpool take note, and according to both journalist Ben Jacobs and a new report from The Telegraph, he could be one to watch at Anfield during the transfer market. How would you rate Andy Robertson’s trophy-laden Liverpool career?
The curtain is finally coming down for Robbo at Anfield 🥲 Photo Credit: Getty Images/Sebastian Frej Morgan Rogers likely to leave Aston VillaWriting for TalkSPORT on Thursday evening, Jacobs reports that Rogers is likely to be sold this summer even if Aston Villa qualify for next season’s Champions League.The Villains reportedly need to make a ‘significant sale’ in order to balance the books and to fund their own summer spending, and while it is claimed that Rogers is not pushing to leave, his is seemingly the most likely departure.Jacobs claims that Liverpool and Chelsea were both keeping tabs on the England star at the time he signed a new contract with Villa last November, and insists that both remain interested in a summer move.Rogers is even said to have extended his contract by one year with the understanding that the Midlands club would listen to offers for him this summer. READ MORE: I have seen the future: Liverpool are waiting until 2027 to sack Arne Slot and hire Luis EnriquePhoto by Rico Brouwer/Soccrates/Getty Images£80m is claimed to be the ‘starting point’ for negotiations, with Liverpool, Chelsea, Man United and Arsenal all said to be ready to come to the table.According to Jacobs, the Reds could make two attacking additions this summer, both potentially wingers, with a right-sided player being prioritised amid an understanding that Hugo Ekitike can play on the left if needed.Liverpool may take a back seat in Rogers chaseMeanwhile, The Telegraph report that Rogers is set to ignite a ‘near-£100m’ race for his signature this summer, with PSG joining the Premier League’s big-hitters in being interested.They too underline the fact that Villa may need to sell their star man amid ‘financial pressure’, with a bidding war potentially set to ensue.
You can only pick ONE player for Liverpool to sign this summer, who is it? Who should Richard Hughes be targeting above all… Photo Credit: Getty Images/Robin Jones Interestingly, Liverpool are not named as one of the four clubs most interested in Rogers, with Man United, Arsenal, Chelsea and PSG reportedly more keen.However, the Reds are mentioned, with a claim arriving that they are ‘hovering’ over the former Man City talent as they monitor his developing situation.Though they are reportedly ‘prioritising other areas,’ the suggestion is that Liverpool could still become involved.With Rogers poised to make the step to an elite club, he certainly remains a player to keep in mind for the summer business.