Fabrizio Romano provides intriguing Spurs transfer update
Tottenham Hotspur are assessing a significant summer move for Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers, with respected transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano outlining the north London club’s continued admiration for the England international. The potential pursuit comes at a delicate moment for Spurs, who are balancing European promise with domestic concern under Thomas Frank.
Spurs have already secured a place in the Champions League last 16 after a strong fourth placed finish in the expanded group phase. However, their Premier League form has left them 15th in the table and only six points clear of the relegation zone, placing increased scrutiny on Frank and the club’s recruitment strategy.
Morgan Rogers remains key Tottenham Hotspur target
According to Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham Hotspur still regard Morgan Rogers as a priority option, despite failing to land him in the previous summer window. The Italian reporter stated: “I’m sure Chelsea are still tracking Morgan Rogers as one of the most talented wingers in the game at the moment. So Chelsea are still very attentive.
“For Tottenham, [Rogers] is a dream target, for sure, but at the moment, again, the player was not available last summer. So it was not possible for Tottenham to proceed.”
Rogers has emerged as one of the Premier League’s standout performers this season, delivering 10 goals and seven assists across 35 appearances for Aston Villa. His development has elevated his valuation significantly, with Villa protected by a long term contract signed in November that runs for five and a half years.
Tottenham Hotspur would likely need to exceed their current transfer record, set at £65m for Dominic Solanke in 2025, to stand a realistic chance of securing the 23 year old attacker.
Transfer competition and rising valuation
Interest in Morgan Rogers extends beyond Tottenham Hotspur, with Chelsea known admirers and other leading clubs monitoring the situation ahead of the summer window. Romano added: “Let’s see if other clubs will join the race. We also have to see what happens, for example, at Arsenal and other clubs who can be involved in this possibility.
“Obviously, Manchester City have already invested in a winger like Antoine Semenyo in the January window. But the situation of Morgan Rogers will be for sure one to watch, I think, in the summer.”
Villa’s negotiating position is strong, and any approach is expected to require a substantial proposal. Romano explained: “Aston Villa, obviously, will try to keep the player and will try to resist the proposals, but in case they get an important, important bid, a huge proposal, a huge amount of money, that could still be a possibility.”
Summer window pivotal for Spurs rebuild
Tottenham Hotspur’s winter activity saw the arrivals of Conor Gallagher alongside two teenage prospects, moves viewed internally as necessary reinforcement for a squad impacted by injuries. Yet the expectation within the club is that greater investment will follow at the end of the season.
Relegation would be unthinkable for a side that continues to regard itself among England’s elite, and the coming months could define both Thomas Frank’s tenure and Spurs’ recruitment direction. A decisive push for Morgan Rogers would signal intent to refresh the attacking unit and re engage supporters at a time when results have placed the team under sustained pressure.
Rogers is also expected to feature prominently for England at the upcoming World Cup, further increasing his profile and market value. For Tottenham Hotspur, the situation is developing into one of the summer’s most significant storylines, with Fabrizio Romano indicating that negotiations, if they materialise, will demand record breaking ambition.