Liverpool prepare £100m Morgan Rogers bid to replace Mohamed Salah
Liverpool are preparing a summer transfer bid in excess of £100m for Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers as they seek a replacement for the departing Mohamed Salah.
The Anfield club are reportedly willing to heavily invest in the upcoming window to secure their primary attacking target.
The Reds are ready to throw the kitchen sink at a forward of his calibre as they look to replace Salah.
Egyptian international Salah recently confirmed he will leave Merseyside on a free transfer this summer despite having a year remaining on his contract.
Villa face fight to keep star man
Rogers recently signed a new long-term contract at Villa Park following a string of impressive performances under manager Unai Emery.
However, the versatile forward is understood to be keen on joining a team that consistently challenges for major honours.
The West Midlands outfit are currently operating under significant financial strain and may be forced to sell key assets.
Failure to qualify for next season’s Champions League would make retaining the English prospect almost impossible for the board.
A fee exceeding £100m would surpass the British record sum Villa received from Manchester City for Jack Grealish.
Tactical questions surround potential move
While acquiring the attacker would be a significant statement of intent, questions remain over his tactical fit in the starting lineup.
The dynamic playmaker has historically excelled in a central number ten role or operating from the left flank.
Replacing Salah directly on the right wing would force the incoming signing into an unfamiliar position.
Liverpool also already boast a crowded attacking roster, with Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, and Alexander Isak expected to remain at the club.
Reds looking to rebuild after cup humiliation
The ambitious transfer plans arrive during a difficult domestic spell for the reigning Premier League champions.
Despite heavy summer investment totalling £450m, the team currently sit fifth in the league standings.
Their struggles were highlighted this weekend following a bruising 4-0 FA Cup quarter-final defeat against Pep Guardiola’s side at the Etihad Stadium.
They must now quickly regroup before facing Paris St-Germain in a crucial European fixture.
