Liverpool are a club that never sleeps when it comes to planning for the future. Every time people think they are done, that their business in the transfer market has finished, something new comes up, something bigger, something that makes the whole football world stop and pay attention. This is the Liverpool way. From the days of Bill Shankly to the glorious era of Jürgen Klopp, and now in the early days of Arne Slot, Liverpool’s story is built on vision, timing, and a relentless desire to stay at the very top. That is why even after a summer where they spent £446 million to reshape the squad, the talk is already moving to what comes next. The whispers around Anfield are now pointing towards two more moves that could define the next generation. One is the continued chase of Marc Guehi, the strong Crystal Palace defender who almost joined on deadline day. The other is even more dramatic—the idea of finding the heir to Mohamed Salah, the man who has carried Liverpool’s attack for nearly a decade. And into that space, one name has started to grow louder: Morgan Rogers of Aston Villa.
For many football fans, Morgan Rogers is not yet a global superstar like Salah, but inside England, people know his talent. He is 23 years old, a forward who can play across the front line, and at Aston Villa he has been developing into a player that big clubs cannot ignore. Reports suggest Liverpool have already been given an indication that it would take around £108 million to convince Villa to sell. That figure alone shows how highly valued he is. This is not just any transfer rumour; this is about the possibility of Liverpool carefully preparing for life after Salah, and if history tells us anything, it is that the biggest clubs plan years in advance.
The Salah question is the one that defines Liverpool’s future. He is not just a player. He is the third-highest goalscorer in the club’s history, a legend who has destroyed records season after season. Every great era eventually comes to an end, and although Liverpool fans do not want to imagine it, Salah’s contract expires in 2027. The same year as Virgil van Dijk, the captain and defensive rock. Both of these icons have carried Liverpool through glory, and both are edging closer to the end of their Anfield chapters. Slot, the board, and FSG know that the transition has to be smooth. If Van Dijk leaves, Marc Guehi could be ready. If Salah leaves, maybe Morgan Rogers will be the man.
But let us pause and think about what this means. To replace Salah is not just about numbers or goals. It is about filling a role that has been central to Liverpool’s identity. Since he arrived from Roma in 2017, Salah has been unstoppable. His speed, his dribbling, his ruthless finishing, and his hunger to prove doubters wrong turned Liverpool into champions of England, Europe, and the world. He became the face of the team, the man who could deliver when everything seemed lost. To even suggest someone could replace him sounds impossible, almost disrespectful. Yet football does not wait for feelings. Clubs must think ahead, or they risk being left behind. That is why Liverpool’s link to Rogers is fascinating.
The story of Morgan Rogers is one of patience and growth. Born in Birmingham, he started at West Bromwich Albion’s academy before moving to Manchester City as a teenager. At City, his talent was clear, but breaking into Pep Guardiola’s star-studded squad was always going to be hard. He went on loans, learned his trade, and eventually made a permanent move to Aston Villa. It was at Villa Park that everything changed. Under Unai Emery, Rogers developed into a confident attacker who can play wide, cut inside, and link up with teammates. His performances in the Premier League have caught the eye, and now Liverpool see him as more than just a good player—he could be part of their grand plan.
If Liverpool did move for him, it would not be immediate. The report suggests the summer of 2026 or 2027 is more realistic. That makes sense because Salah is still here, still scoring, still carrying the team when needed. Slot knows that tearing things apart too early can damage balance. The strategy is clear: allow Salah to continue his dominance while slowly preparing someone who can step in when the time comes. Rogers at 23 is the perfect age. By 25 or 26, he could be ready to handle the weight of expectation. By then, he will have more Premier League experience, maybe even European competition with Aston Villa, and he will be hungry to show he belongs at the very top.
