Liverpool Weigh Options in £75m Premier League Transfer Swap Deal | OneFootball

Roger’s In & Harvey Out Makes Sense

Bold Move for Rogers

With the summer window rapidly closing, Liverpool’s recruitment team continues to work deep into the night. The latest link — a £75m pursuit of Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers — may have surprised a few, but when put under the microscope, it fits the evolving blueprint of Arne Slot’s attacking system, especially after the summer window thus far. At 23, the former Manchester City academy product has developed into a powerful runner and dynamic dribbler, a player capable of carrying the ball through pressure and breaking defensive lines in transition.

Rogers may not carry the headline reputation of Liverpool’s traditional superstar targets, but he represents a profile that could elevate the team’s attacking variation. Slot has sought versatility across his frontline, and Rogers offers exactly that: a left-winger by trade, but also comfortable as a No.10 or even in a false nine role. He would add raw explosiveness to complement the elegance of Mohamed Salah, the guile of Florian Wirtz, and, if sealed, the predatory instincts of Alexander Isak.

It would be a signing born as much out of opportunity as design. Villa, forced to comply with PSR regulations, may have to sanction an exit. Liverpool, who have operated with precision all summer, would be ready to strike and potentially grab a player that would only add to the red fire.

The Elliott Equation

As one door opens, another may be set to close. Harvey Elliott’s future at Anfield has long been the subject of debate, and the links with Aston Villa could bring clarity. The 22-year-old remains a hugely talented footballer, yet in a squad brimming with midfield options and new attacking dynamics, his role risks becoming diminished. Villa’s admiration, combined with earlier approaches from Brentford, Tottenham, and RB Leipzig, shows there is no shortage of suitors.

A deal in the region of £45–50m could suit all parties. Liverpool would bank a healthy profit on a player they developed into an England hopeful, while Elliott would gain the regular starts his career trajectory demands. For Villa, he could become a creative pivot in Unai Emery’s system, softening the blow of losing Rogers while still enhancing their own long-term strategy.

This isn’t about Liverpool discarding a prospect; it’s about maximising value and balance. The club have operated shrewdly in player trading under Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes, and this scenario has all the hallmarks of another carefully engineered exchange.

Shaping the New Attack

Liverpool’s attack is in the process of being remodelled for the post-Luis Díaz era, and the potential twin deals of Rogers and Elliott could define the next step. Slot has been tasked with creating an offensive unit that blends pace, power, and technical craft, and a wide forward with Rogers’ skill set ticks every box. Meanwhile, Elliott’s departure would free space, funds, and opportunities for other rising stars such as Rio Ngumoha or Trey Nyoni.

These moves aren’t without risk — Rogers has yet to prove himself consistently at Champions League level, and Elliott could flourish elsewhere in a way that stings Liverpool later. Yet when considering the tactical balance, financial implications, and long-term squad evolution, the logic is sound. One player exits, another arrives, and Liverpool’s machine keeps moving forward.

In a window where precision has been the theme, a late swap of Rogers in and Elliott out might just be the final stroke that ties together a clever summer of work.