Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers, one of the breakout stars of the Premier League season, is reportedly hesitant about a potential £100 million switch to Liverpool this summer — with Chelsea preparing to pounce if one specific condition is met.
According to fresh reports, the 21-year-old is attracting significant interest from top Premier League clubs after an outstanding campaign under Unai Emery. Rogers played a pivotal role in Villa’s historic fourth-place finish, as well as impressing in their Champions League qualification campaign, catching the eye with his fearless attacking style, physical maturity, and tactical intelligence.
Liverpool are understood to be long-term admirers and are said to have placed Rogers high on their shortlist as Arne Slot prepares for his first summer window at Anfield. The Reds are expected to reinforce their forward line, with question marks hanging over the futures of Luis Díaz and Darwin Núñez. However, while Liverpool’s interest is firm, sources close to the player suggest Rogers is “reticent” about the move at this stage.
The hesitation reportedly stems from two key concerns: game time and positional fit. Rogers, who has thrived on the left side of Villa’s attack, is reluctant to join a side where he may find himself benched behind established stars like Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo. The youngster is keen to maintain momentum ahead of a potential England senior call-up and sees regular minutes as crucial to his development.
That uncertainty has opened the door for Chelsea. The Blues, who continue to pursue a youth-driven recruitment strategy, are closely monitoring the situation. However, a move from Stamford Bridge will only materialise if they can offload at least one of their existing wide players, with Mykhailo Mudryk, Raheem Sterling and Noni Madueke all currently crowding the flanks.
Villa, for their part, are under no pressure to sell. Rogers only joined from Middlesbrough in January for around £8 million, but his meteoric rise since arriving at Villa Park has seen his valuation skyrocket. The Midlands club are expected to demand a fee in the region of £100 million — a figure that would make him one of the most expensive British players of all time.
Unai Emery is desperate to keep hold of the player and has reportedly made it clear to the Villa board that Rogers should be considered ‘untouchable’ unless an astronomical offer is made. The club’s return to the Champions League for the first time in over four decades has strengthened their hand, and they are determined not to be bullied into selling one of their brightest prospects.
For Liverpool, it could come down to persuasion — both on the pitch and off it. With Arne Slot known for developing young talent, the Anfield project may still prove appealing. But Chelsea’s lurking presence, coupled with Rogers’ understandable desire for regular football, ensures this transfer saga is far from settled. Expect further twists as the summer window unfolds.
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