It could actually happen, £80m transfer still on the cards for Liverpool | OneFootball

An £80m transfer is still on the cards for Liverpool.

This summer is looking like a massive one for the club. After a pretty underwhelming season that’s already fallen short of expectations, Liverpool really can’t afford to stand still again.

There are some big calls to make, not just to improve things on the pitch, but to rethink where the squad is heading overall.

Even after spending around £450 million last summer, this squad is far from perfect. Recruitment is going to be under pressure again, especially when it comes to sorting out the midfield and making sure there’s the right balance in attack.

Ideally, you don’t want to be splashing huge money in back-to-back windows, but the reality is Liverpool probably don’t have much choice if they want to get back to competing at the top level.

What makes it even tougher is that two key players are also heading out the door.

Replacing Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson is a huge ask. Salah has been the focal point of Liverpool’s attack for years, while Robertson’s energy and consistency at left-back have been just as important, both on and off the pitch.

Finding players who can even come close to what they’ve offered won’t be easy, it’ll take smart, decisive recruitment.

One thing’s clear: Liverpool have to get this summer right. The decisions they make now could shape the team for years, so it’s a huge moment for the club.

At times like this what Liverpool need is proven players with excellent pedigrees. Stars who have been on the club's radar for a long time and who have proven they can perform in the Premier League.

When it comes to bringing in a wide attacker, who can also play centrally, few are as impressive as Morgan Rogers.

Liverpool had him on their radar last summer and the club's sporting director Richard Hughes has been an admirer of his for many years even bringing him to Bournemouth on loan.

Ultimately moving for the England international makes a lot of sense on paper for the Reds.

First and foremost, Rogers fits the physical and athletic mould Liverpool consistently look for.

He is powerful in transition and comfortable carrying the ball over distances. He offers exactly what Liverpool are missing at the moment in their transitions.

Liverpool have long valued attackers who can break lines with direct running and Slot has yearned for his kind of player for most of the season. Rogers’ ability to drive through midfield or isolate defenders one-v-one makes him a natural fit for that style.

Versatility is another major factor. Rogers can operate as a left winger, right winger, attacking midfielder or even in a more central role behind the striker. That tactical flexibility is crucial for a squad competing across multiple competitions. At Liverpool, Arne Slot's side are lacking in all areas of the pitch that Rogers plays in so this could be a bit of a two or even three-in-one signing.

There's the age factor as well. Rogers is 23-years-old, he is hitting the prime of his career and his profile fits perfectly with the current Liverpool squad Hughes is looking to build.

And now it looks like this is a move that could still actually happen. Even despite signing a new contract with Villa last year, talkSPORT are reporting that the club is becoming increasingly open to selling Rogers.

The report claims, Liverpool are still interested in the England international and a move could be on the cards.

So, this is something to keep a close eye on.