Tottenham Hotspur are now working on other transfer targets after missing out on Eberechi Eze, who is set to join Arsenal.
Eze had agreed to join Tottenham, but on Wednesday, Arsenal came out of nowhere and have managed to hijack the move for the 27-year-old.
Arsenal have now agreed a deal for Eze and the winger is now expected to make the switch to the Emirates Stadium instead.
Daniel Levy is now frantically moving on Spurs’ search for alternative targets after missing out on the club’s number one target.
The Lilywhites have now identified a player who they deem to be the ‘perfect candidate’ and Brennan Johnson could actually play a key role in helping his move.
Brennan Johnson must convince Morgan Rogers to join Tottenham
Johnson should get involved in Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Morgan Rogers, with the Lilywhites now looking at the Aston Villa midfielder.
Tottenham have started making calls for Rogers as the club views the player as their ‘dream target’ after missing out on Eze.
A deal for the 23-year-old is seen as almost ‘very difficult’ by some people in football, but Spurs are still considering a move.
In a bid to convince the player about a move to North London, Tottenham should have Rogers’ very close friend, Johnson, in his ear.
The Premier League duo played together during a loan spell at Lincoln City, in which both players flourished in League One.
The Villa star has previously spoken about his friendship, telling Sky Sports back in February: “It’s crazy how things come back around and stuff and yeah, I knew of him when I went there but I didn’t know him at all and then we got so close and then bonded so well and to see both of us do well is ideal.
Tottenham fans would love to see Rogers signed and the duo reunited in N17.
The midfielder also explained how the pair still remain in regular contact, adding: “We still speak all the time, so it’s really nice when friends do well and you meet on a path and you see where it takes you and yeah, it’s immense pride.”
The former Manchester City academy star recently won the PFA Young Player of the Year award following an excellent campaign.
Last season, Rogers managed 14 goals and 16 assists in all competitions and would represent an incredible signing if Spurs were to pull it off.
Brennan Johnson and Morgan Rogers’ record together
Johnson and Rogers played 26 times together during their loan spell at Lincoln, in which they combined on four occasions.
Johnson often alternated between playing in the number ten role and out on the right, meanwhile, Rogers was out on the left.
Under Frank, the pair could well switch roles, with Rogers most likely to be played in the number ten and Johnson out on the left.
The Welsh winger scored from playing left wing against Burnley on Saturday, as he continued where he left off from last season.