Tottenham pivot to Morgan Rogers! Spurs make Aston Villa star their 'priority transfer target' after being usurped by Arsenal in Eberechi Eze race

The Independent claim Tottenham have made Rogers their main target after Arsenal hijacked their deal for Crystal Palace's Eze. Initial contacts have been made to assess the chances of a deal for Rogers, though Villa remain firm in their stance. The 21-year-old recently won the PFA Young Player of the Year award, strengthening his value even further.

Villa do not want to lose Rogers, who is tied down until 2030. However, financial constraints and previous UEFA fines for overspending could eventually push them to consider a sale. Spurs’ problem is that Rogers may cost more than Eze, with figures above £80 million ($107m) already being discussed.

Tottenham’s interest comes amid growing frustration at their transfer struggles. They missed out on both Morgan Gibbs-White and Eze, while a £67m move for Savinho also faltered. Spurs are also tracking Maghnes Akliouche, Tyler Dibling and even Xavi Simons as alternatives to strengthen their attack.

Spurs and Thomas Frank must now decide if they are willing to meet Villa’s huge demands. A formal bid could tempt Unai Emery's side into talks, but it would require a club-record outlay. With pressure mounting on the board, Tottenham may be forced into a decisive move soon.