Morgan Rogers’ Liverpool Links Intensify as Shirt Number Desire Emerges
Rising value of Aston Villa star
Morgan Rogers has become one of the Premier League’s most intriguing figures after a breakout campaign with Aston Villa. The 23-year-old forward registered 14 goals and 16 assists across all competitions last season, earning the PFA Young Player of the Year award and playing a central role in Villa’s top-six finish and Champions League run.
Unsurprisingly, Rogers’ form has attracted interest from elite clubs. Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham have all monitored developments, with the Reds seen as potential long-term suitors should they eventually need to replace Mohamed Salah. Valuations from the CIES Football Observatory currently place Rogers in the £95m–£110m bracket, a figure that could climb further if his trajectory continues.
Liverpool’s squad number puzzle
Beyond transfer speculation, Rogers has been open about his attachment to shirt numbers. In an interview earlier this year, he explained how his preference for the No.27 stemmed from a loan spell at Lincoln City, when the available numbers offered little appeal. The presence of the digit seven—synonymous with his childhood idol Cristiano Ronaldo—convinced him to take it.
That choice, initially made without much conviction, became significant after a successful loan spell. Rogers admitted it is now the number he would instinctively select at any club. At Liverpool, the shirt was last worn during the 2022/23 campaign and has remained unoccupied since. Should a move materialise, it would be available for the Aston Villa forward to claim.
Shirt legacy and potential options
When asked about his dream number, Rogers hinted at an admiration for the iconic No.7, long regarded as a talismanic shirt in English football. Yet he also acknowledged that modern players increasingly gravitate towards the No.10 jersey, which he now sees as “the new seven”.
At Anfield, both of those prestigious numbers are currently taken. Florian Wirtz inherited the No.7 after his record signing from Bayer Leverkusen, while Alexis Mac Allister remains the occupant of No.10. That leaves No.27 as a logical compromise, aligning with Rogers’ career journey and personal story.
Transfer outlook for Liverpool and Rogers
Liverpool’s interest in Morgan Rogers is not thought to be imminent, with sources indicating that the Merseyside club may bide their time before committing to any approach. However, should Villa’s standout performer maintain his output at domestic and European level, the conversation around a transfer is likely to resurface.
For Aston Villa, holding onto their star forward would represent a strong statement of ambition. Yet the financial weight of a nine-figure offer could present a test of their resolve, particularly if one of the Premier League’s traditional powerhouses comes calling.
Whether Liverpool move sooner or later, Rogers’ performances—and his potential claim to an iconic squad number—will keep him firmly in the spotlight. His blend of output, versatility and ambition makes him one of English football’s most compelling stories to follow.
