Liverpool “appreciate” Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rodgers ahead of a possible exit in the summer transfer window, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.
Reds fans are dreaming of another big summer in the transfer market, as they look to bolster their wide options after Mohamed Salah confirmed he is leaving at the end of the season.
Writing on X, Jacobs gave an update on various potential additions for Liverpool, including Rogers, who has been valued at £100m or more if he leaves Villa in the summer:
“Liverpool could sign two wingers this summer. On the right, finding a Mo Salah successor is something LFC have been planning for long before negotiating an exit package allowing the Egyptian to leave on a free. New left-winger on the club’s radar since Luis Diaz departed for Bayern.
“Leipzig’s Yan Diomande is one target, and a player high in Manchester United and Bayern’s thinking as well. Leipzig value the winger at €100m, but suitors feel that price will drop this summer. Appreciation for Michael Olise but Bayern are not planning a sale. PSG also working on extending Bradley Barcola and in no mood to entertain offers.
“Same for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who has been linked with Arsenal. Liverpool have historical interest in Anthony Gordon having almost signed him in summer 2024. Sources downplay interest in Francisco Conceicao despite reports. A more central creative attacker could also be considered, especially if capable of operating in wide areas as well. Liverpool are one of the clubs who appreciate Morgan Rodgers, with an exit possible this summer despite an extension last year.”
Can Liverpool fit Morgan Rogers into their starting XI?
Rogers is such an exciting footballer, being described as a “joy to watch” to Stiliyan Petrov and becoming a key part of England’s 2026 World Cup plans. He could even start ahead of Jude Bellingham, Cole Palmer and Phil Foden in the No.10 role.
While it is easy to see the 23-year-old excel for Liverpool, it is also difficult to see them fitting him, Florian Wirtz and Dominik Szoboszlai into the same attacking midfield unit.
For that reason, Liverpool would be wise to use their summer transfer funds on different positions, especially centre-back and on the wing, with Rogers a tough player to fit into the starting XI.
That’s not to say that supporters would be unhappy to see him come in, but he would cost a huge amount, and Wirtz and Szoboszlai are vital players who already play in his role.
