Liverpool were reportedly plotting a move for Morgan Rogers as a replacement for Harvey Elliott this summer as the England international made his way to Aston Villa on loan. The 23-year-old was voted PFA young player of the year for his 30 goal contributions across all competitions and a move to The Red could entice him.
The Premier League champions spent big in the summer transfer market but it looks like bringing in Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen was enough to offset the loss of Elliott who joins Rogers under manager Unai Emery.
Asked on talkSPORT what Emery’s support means to him, Rogers gave a telling answer, implying that he will stay with the side as this time in his career where his backing means everything.
"It means everything. As a player, when you feel wanted, loved, and you feel like they want you to be there, and want you to be a key member of the squad, it means everything to you as a player.
"As a player, it’s alright having outside noise and fans liking you, that’s one thing, but to have the manager, who picks the team, to back you - that means everything.
"He just allows me to play football and express myself. He knows I won’t always get it right or get it perfect, but he just trusts me to a point where he knows I will give it my all.
"If it doesn’t work, then it’s OK - we’ll try again and go to the next game. Having that manager is perfect and just what I needed at this time of my career."
Rogers was eyed by Chelsea and Tottenham late on in the summer transfer window whilst Arsenal were also named as contenders for the 23 years old. Whatever happens, Liverpool will get a closer look at the playmaker when Villa visit Anfield in at the start of November.