With Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal continuing to do battle over Eberechi Eze's signature, the Lilywhites have reportedly set their sights on an impressive alternative who is fighting with the Crystal Palace star for an England place.
Latest on Tottenham's Eze pursuit
With the Premier League season now underway, Spurs have just two weeks to strengthen Thomas Frank's side. So far, the North London club have welcomed Joao Palhinha, Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus, with the latter particularly impressing against Paris Saint-Germain. Following the news that James Maddison is likely to miss the majority of the campaign, however, they must return to the transfer market to welcome one last star.
Having his own say on potential incomings recently, Frank told reporters: "We are definitely in the market in general. Of course, when players get a long term injury we need to look into that."
The former Brentford boss will be well aware just how important it is to add a crucial creative spark back to his side in Maddison's absence, and one player who would add that in abundance is Eze.
The Crystal Palace star has been the subject of a transfer battle between both Tottenham and Arsenal this summer, but it now looks as though it is the Lilywhites who are in pole position ahead of their North London rivals.
As Fabrizio Romano reported, Tottenham are preparing formal talks with Palace over a move to sign Eze and the player himself is now keen on the move. But even as all signs point towards Frank's side, those in North London are still reportedly considering an alternative option.
Tottenham ready to make Rogers move
According to The Daily Mail, Tottenham are now ready to make their move for Morgan Rogers if Aston Villa open the exit door amid their PSR struggles this summer. The England midfielder is seen as a game-changing signing in North London, but whether the Villans intend to sell their star man may well be another question entirely.
In terms of Eze alternatives, Rogers should sit top of Spurs' shortlist if they are beaten to the Palace star's signature by Arsenal. The Aston Villa midfielder went stride for stride with his England teammate last season and even outperformed him in total output.
Villa boss Unai Emery is well aware of the talent that he has on his hands too, having previously told reporters: "He is a player. He is intelligent. He understands football. When we analysed and we signed him, it was because we analysed his ability to adapt quickly to our structure."
With a matter of weeks left until the transfer window slams shut, Rogers could yet emerge as one to keep an eye on.