Tottenham are keen to bolster their attack this summer, with Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers linked with a move.
Rogers rose up the ranks in the Villa squad after departing Middlesbrough 18 months ago and could now be set for a big-money move.
The 23-year-old was a crucial player for Unai Emery’s side last season. As a result, several Premier League sides have taken notice, with Spurs looking to make a move.
Morgan Rogers to cost Tottenham at least £119.5million in total
Thomas Frank has been keen to add to his attack, having already signed Mohammed Kudus for £55million this summer.
Morgan Gibbs-White looked set to join the Ghanaian through the door, but that move ultimately fell through.
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Son Heung-min’s exit is set to be officially confirmed. Therefore, the Lilywhites are eyeing a move for Rogers, according to GiveMeSport (5 August).
Villa would demand £100m for the forward, and once you factor in his potential wages, the sum would be eye-watering for Spurs supporters.
According to Capology, Rogers is on £75,000 a week in the Midlands, which equates to £3.9m a season.
Given that the youngster is tied down to a five-year contract at the Villans, it would be expected that the Lilywhites would match or even increase his high wages and would match his five-year deal.
Once his wages and transfer fee are added together, Spurs would be paying at least £119.5m for the forward across a potential half a decade stay – and that’s if he doesn’t get a pay increase, which seems unlikely.
Tottenham prospect will excite Rogers
With high earner Son leaving Spurs, there will be plenty of wages left for the Lilywhites to convince Rogers to come to North London.
The forward is on quite a low wage for his level of football, and should he join Tottenham, they have the potential to make him the highest earner at the club.
Frank is clearly keen to add more firepower up top this summer, and Rogers has the potential to become the main man for Spurs.
Rogers would no doubt go some way in alleviating supporters’ disappointment from last season’s poor domestic campaign.