Tottenham are ready to go head-to-head with arch-enemy Arsenal for Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers. Spurs have already had a fairytale summer – now they can put a spanner in the works for Mikel Arteta’s big plan.
Tottenham Hotspur have made a huge impression in the transfer window so far. Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, Martin Dubravka, Jan Paul van Hecke, Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali are already in place. Roberto De Zerbi has got a squad that can challenge on all fronts.
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But the club is not finished. They are now looking for a new striker – and have their eyes on Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers. The 23-year-old England star has already made a name for himself with 14 goals and 12 assists last season. Now he could be the center of a showdown between two of London’s biggest rivals.
Arsenal have made Rogers a top priority
Rogers, who has been described as a “world-class” player, has been heavily linked with Arsenal this summer. Mikel Arteta has made the Villa playmaker his main target on the left wing.
Aston Villa do not want to sell their star player. They have priced him at £130 million to deter interested clubs. He also signed a new long-term contract last year, giving Villa full control over his future.
Nevertheless, Arsenal are preparing a bid of around £90 million – with the possibility of stretching to 100 million. They think they can lower the price, because Rogers himself wants the transfer.
But now Tottenham have come on the scene.
Spurs are watching closely – and are ready to strike
According to insider “Himothy Reports”, which has previously leaked news about the club, Tottenham are ready to enter the race for the 23-year-old. They are following the situation closely and are willing to pay big bucks to fill their own attack gap.
It is currently unclear if Rogers will be open to a move to Tottenham, or if Villa will lower his price from £130 million. But Spurs have already shown this summer that they are willing to pay whatever it takes to achieve their goals.
Now Rogers is on their list. And with Arsenal already in the picture, this could be the hottest transfer drama of the summer. The question is: Who will win the battle for one of England’s most exciting players?
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