PSR Pressures Open Door
Liverpool have received a significant boost in their pursuit of Aston Villa’s 22-year-old star Morgan Rogers, as reported by the Liverpool Echo on May 8, 2025. The Daily Mail indicates that Villa must make a major sale by June 30 to comply with the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), a recurring challenge after avoiding a points deduction through last year’s £50m sale of Douglas Luiz to Juventus and Jhon Duran’s £67.5m transfer to Al-Nassr in January. Despite these moves, Villa’s financial stability remains precarious, potentially forcing the sale of Rogers, who could fetch £100m—a massive profit on the £15m paid to Middlesbrough in February 2024. On X, @LFCTransferRoom hailed the news as a “game-changer,” while @Villareport noted Villa’s reluctance but acknowledged PSR pressures.
Rogers’ Fit and Competition
Rogers, under contract until 2030, has been a standout for Villa, contributing 8 goals and 8 assists in the 2024/25 Premier League and aiding their Champions League quarter-final run. His versatility across attacking roles and three England caps make him a prime target for Liverpool, who see him as competition for Dominik Szoboszlai, per This Is Anfield. Fabrizio Romano confirmed Liverpool’s scouting missions, but interest from Chelsea and Arsenal complicates matters. L’Equipe reported Villa’s intent to retain Rogers, but PSR constraints may override, especially if Villa, currently 7th with 19 points, miss Champions League qualification. Liverpool’s £200m transfer budget, bolstered by their title win, positions them well, though a £100m fee would test their resolve.
