– The Kop Times – £100m Liverpool Target in Contract Talks with Aston Villa

Liverpool Interest Meets Villa’s Defensive Stance

Liverpool’s pursuit of Aston Villa winger Morgan Rogers has hit a new roadblock after Fabrizio Romano confirmed the Midlands club have opened talks over a fresh contract for the 22-year-old. The Reds have monitored Rogers since last season, viewing him as a potential long-term replacement for either Mohamed Salah or Luis Díaz, but Villa’s latest move signals their determination to keep one of their brightest prospects.

The £100m Price Tag on Morgan Rogers

While Liverpool’s on-pitch resurgence is encouraging, the club’s transfer strategy remains firmly in motion behind the scenes. According to multiple reports, Aston Villa winger Morgan Rogers has emerged as a major target for Liverpool, but any potential move will come at a steep cost.

Villa have reportedly slapped a £100 million price tag on the 22-year-old, making it clear they won’t sell easily. The valuation reflects Rogers’ rapid development under Unai Emery, as well as Villa’s determination to keep their homegrown core intact while balancing PSR (Profit and Sustainability Rules) requirements.

Liverpool scouts have been monitoring Rogers since his standout performances last season, impressed by his ability to play across the front line and his strong ball-carrying ability. His impact has not only been visible to those watching live at Villa Park but also to fans tracking live soccer scores and match analytics, where his contributions consistently stand out. Internally, the player is viewed as a long-term successor for either Luis Díaz or Mohamed Salah, given his mix of pace, creativity, and finishing.

However, the £100m valuation could prove a stumbling block, especially after Liverpool’s heavy spending in recent windows totalling around £446 million last summer alone. Unless Villa’s financial pressures ease or the player pushes for a move, the Reds may delay their approach until next summer.

A Statement of Intent From Aston Villa

For Villa, securing Rogers to a new contract would mark another statement of intent. The England international, who signed a six-year deal last year, has already become one of Emery’s most trusted attacking outlets despite a slight dip in early-season form.

Rewarding Rogers — along with McGinn and Cash — highlights Villa’s ambition to build for the long term rather than cash in on talent. It also sends a message to Premier League rivals that they are no longer a selling club.

GIVEMESPORT sources say Villa see Rogers’ extension as a “priority before January,” with discussions expected to intensify before Christmas.

Liverpool’s Next Move

At Anfield, Slot’s focus remains on maintaining momentum after recent wins against Aston Villa and Real Madrid, but the club’s recruitment strategy is already shaping future plans. If Villa succeed in extending Rogers’ deal, Liverpool may shift attention to alternative young wingers in Germany and Portugal, where scouting activity has increased since October.

While the £100 million figure makes a January transfer improbable, Liverpool’s admiration is unlikely to fade. Should Rogers delay contract talks or seek greater opportunities, the Reds will be ready to act.

For now, however, Villa hold the upper hand — and tying down another rising star would reinforce their growing power among the Premier League elite.