It is said to have been minutes before a move to Tottenham for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze was in the box when Arsenal powerfully changed the pitch with more money in the bag.
Before the weekend, Xavi Simons agreed on a deal worth €65 million from RB Leipzig.
Tottenham have already explored the possibility of a deal through intermediaries, for Morgan Rogers although the player’s price and the opposition from the “Villains” could complicate the transfer.
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Morgan Rogers, Aston Villa’s crown jewel
The 22-year-old footballer has just been awarded the PFA Young Player of the Year, and has established himself as one of the most promising talents in the Premier League. His contract with Villa runs until 2030, which strengthens the club’s negotiating position.
At Birmingham, they are not planning to part ways with their prominent player, but sources close to the club acknowledge that an offer close to £80 million could start a discussion. The high cost is seen as a major obstacle for Spurs, who have already invested in other positions in this transfer window.
Rogers, a target for Tottenham
Aston Villa is facing restrictions due to PSR (Profitability and Sustainability Rules), after being fined £9.5 million for exceeding the salary cap. Last season, the salary budget accounted for over 90% of their revenue, forcing the club to closely monitor their transfer operations.
While Rogers is considered untouchable, the need to balance the accounts can lead them to consider high offers. This situation keeps Tottenham Hotspur’s interest alive, as they seek to exploit every financial leeway in the negotiations.
Tottenham and their rush to strengthen
The team led by Thomas Frank is facing a critical moment after the injury of James Maddison, underlining the need to sign a new striker. Before securing Rogers, the club unsuccessfully tried to sign Savinho from Manchester City for £67 million.
Spurs also have a list of options, including Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco), Tyler Dibling (Southampton) and Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig). But the pressure from other clubs and the rush to secure an offensive reinforcement has increased the cost of each negotiation.
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Tottenham pursue the signing of Rogers
For now, Tottenham Hotspur will have to decide if they are willing to make a record investment for Morgan Rogers or if they want to redirect their strategy towards more achievable goals. Meanwhile, Aston Villa are standing firm, trusting that their young star will remain a cornerstone of their sporting project.
It is clear that the London-based club cannot let many more opportunities slip away in this market, where they have seen key players such as Eberechi Eze and Morgan Gibbs-White escape them. The final decision could shape the course of the season for a team that needs to bolster its attack.
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Aston Villa sell Amadou Onana, not Morgan Rogers if they can!
Villa have recently gained interest in Amadou Onana from Saudi Arabian clubs, and it could give them the perfect way to continue to eat into their PSR problems.
Monchi has found it difficult to strengthen the squad this summer due to the financial situation, and potential sales have therefore been a major topic of discussion.
There is little time, in a few hours only sales outside the big five are possible.
