Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain to challenge Tottenham Hotspur for Morgan Rogers
Tottenham Hotspur were dealt a huge blow before the season even began when James Maddison suffered a ruptured ACL during a pre-season friendly. Given how instrumental the England international was to Thomas Frank’s tactical setup at N17, his injury couldn’t have come at a worse time for the Lilywhites. The 28-year-old is now expected to miss the entire campaign, leaving a major creative void in midfield as Spurs aim to compete on all four fronts this season.
To their credit, Tottenham moved quickly to find a replacement by securing Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig on a long-term deal during the summer. However, the Dutchman is still adapting to life in North London and has yet to display his full potential under Frank. Despite his arrival, there is a growing belief around Hotspur Way that the club must prioritise the signing of another attacking midfielder in the January transfer window.
If Tottenham are serious about challenging across all competitions, squad depth will be essential for the latter half of the campaign. The drop-off in quality in the No.10 position has been evident whenever Simons has been unavailable. Thomas Frank has occasionally turned to Lucas Bergvall in that role, but the young Swede is still developing and cannot be relied upon as a long-term backup option.
Tottenham targeting in-demand Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers
The Lilywhites’ issues in midfield could come back to haunt them if reinforcements aren’t brought in soon. Fortunately, the recent £100 million investment from the Lewis family has given Tottenham significant financial flexibility heading into January, allowing them to pursue high-quality additions to strengthen the squad.
According to recent reports, Spurs have set their sights on Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers as they look to bolster their attacking options. The 23-year-old is seen as an ideal fit for Frank’s system and a potential long-term successor to Maddison. Tottenham are reportedly prepared to spend big to land the England international, though it remains to be seen whether Villa will sanction a mid-season exit for one of their key players.
Tottenham are not alone in their pursuit. As reported by Fichajes, both Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain have also entered the race to sign Rogers, with the two clubs keen to inject more creativity into their squads. They are believed to be ready to tempt the midfielder with the promise of regular Champions League football.
Aston Villa, however, remain reluctant to part ways with their talented attacker. Manager Unai Emery is eager to keep him at the club, and Villa have reportedly set a hefty £80 million price tag to ward off potential suitors. While a January transfer appears unlikely, a possible summer move cannot be ruled out.
The coming months will reveal whether Tottenham decide to make an early move for Rogers or risk allowing rivals to swoop in. One thing is certain – with Maddison side-lined and creativity lacking, securing a top-class playmaker could prove pivotal in determining Spurs’ fortunes this season.