As Tottenham Hotspur plot to reignite their interest in Morgan Rogers, a new report has shed light on what Aston Villa plan on doing with their star man.
It was widely reported in the summer that Tottenham wanted to test Villa’s resolve to hold onto Rogers.
In fact, it was even suggested that Spurs were ready to break the bank for the Villa star, but Unai Emery’s men refused to come to the negotiating table for the England international.
Predictably, reports have already surfaced that Tottenham could try again to land Rogers in January, with the Lilywhites wanting to signal their ambition in the post-Daniel Levy era.
Aston Villa are taking action to prevent Morgan Rogers’ departure amid Tottenham interest
Football Insider have now claimed that the Villans have now opened talks with Rogers over a new long-term deal in an effort to ward off his suitors.
The report says that the 23-year-old was on the radar of both Spurs and Chelsea in the summer, but the Midlands club rebuffed the London duo’s attempts to sign the player.
The former Middlesbrough man only signed a new deal at Villa Park last November, with his current deal running until 2030.
However, despite this, Villa are ready to offer him a pay rise and are looking to tie him down to a new contract. The report adds that Emery’s men have no intention of letting the attacking midfielder leave in January.
Tottenham may have to wait until the summer for Rogers
A couple of weeks ago, journalist Pete O’Rourke confirmed that Tottenham remain one of Rogers’ biggest admirers, and backed the Lilywhites to try again for the England man
However, he made it clear that Villa will not consider selling their star man in January and that Spurs may have to wait until next summer to have a chance of landing the 23-year-old.
Villa have made a poor start to the season, and should they miss out on European qualification, Rogers may be tempted to push for an exit next summer.