Spurs considering huge move to sign £100m PL star, he’s a way bigger talent than Eze
Tottenham Hotspur supporters will head into the new Premier League season with cautious optimism, desperately hoping for a much-improved campaign after witnessing one of the club’s worst finishes in decades during 2024/25.
Last season proved disastrous for the Lilywhites under Ange Postecoglou. The Australian coach, who had initially won fans over with his attacking style, could only steer Spurs to 17th place in the table, alarmingly close to relegation. Across the campaign, his side suffered 22 league defeats – a damning record that eventually cost him his job. Club chairman Daniel Levy, under growing pressure from fans, opted for change and moved decisively to appoint Thomas Frank as the new head coach.
The Dane, who built a reputation for overachieving with Brentford, has been tasked with restoring stability and ambition at a club that has lost its way in recent years. Spurs’ board has already shown signs of backing their new manager, securing the permanent arrivals of Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus, two players with immense attacking flair and potential. In addition, Bayern Munich midfielder João Palhinha has joined on loan to add experience and steel to the middle of the park.
Yet, with the transfer window still open, Frank is far from done. Reinforcements in forward areas remain a priority, with the club eager to provide him with the weapons needed to revive Spurs as a top-six contender.
Tottenham’s summer chase for attacking firepower
The most high-profile name consistently linked with Tottenham this summer is Eberechi Eze. The Crystal Palace playmaker enjoyed a standout campaign last term, recording 16 goal contributions in the Premier League, and even proved a thorn in Spurs’ side directly by scoring twice and assisting once across their league meetings. Negotiations have already taken place between the two clubs, and reports suggest that Eze himself is keen on a switch across London.
The stumbling block, however, is the hefty £60 million price tag set by Palace. For a player who recently turned 27, that fee represents a major commitment for Tottenham, especially considering the lack of long-term resale value. While Eze’s quality is undeniable, some within the Spurs hierarchy are questioning whether such a heavy investment makes sense at this stage of the club’s rebuild.
In recent days, a new name has emerged on Tottenham’s radar – Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers. According to reports from the Daily Mail, Frank is a big admirer of the 23-year-old, who enjoyed a breakout campaign last season under Unai Emery. Rogers registered a remarkable 27 goal contributions in all competitions, establishing himself as one of the most dynamic young attackers in the Premier League.
Aston Villa, however, are reluctant sellers. The club values Rogers at around £100 million, and financial pressures linked to the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) may be the only factor that could force them into cashing in.
Why Morgan Rogers may represent a smarter investment than Eze
While Eze would undoubtedly strengthen Tottenham, there are compelling arguments that Rogers could be the more valuable acquisition for the club’s present and future. At just 23, he is four years younger than the Palace star and still has room to grow into an even more complete attacker.
Statistically, Rogers has already outperformed Eze in key areas. He produced more goals and assists last season, while also boasting a superior shot-on-target accuracy. His direct threat in front of goal, combined with creativity in deeper positions, makes him an ideal fit for Frank’s system. Rogers also completed more progressive passes and played more balls into the final third than Eze, suggesting he could link up brilliantly with Kudus and Tel, giving Spurs a vibrant, multi-layered attack.
Former Aston Villa midfielder Lee Hendrie has even described Rogers as “phenomenal,” a tag that reflects the esteem in which he is held within English football.
Of course, such quality comes at a cost. Signing Rogers would likely command a fee higher than Eze’s £60 million valuation. Yet Tottenham may see it as a smarter long-term investment – a player entering his prime years, with the potential to lead their attack for the next decade rather than being a short-term fix.
Spurs’ path forward under Thomas Frank
For Spurs, the upcoming months could prove decisive. Thomas Frank knows the scale of the challenge that awaits him after inheriting a side that only narrowly avoided relegation. To transform Tottenham from survivors into genuine contenders again, he needs players of the highest calibre.
Morgan Rogers fits that profile – young, dynamic, and already producing at an elite level in the Premier League. If the club can pull off such a deal, it would send a strong statement of intent to their rivals and reassure supporters that the Levy–Frank era is serious about bringing Spurs back to the top table of English football.
Ultimately, whether it is Eze, Rogers, or another target, Tottenham’s ability to recruit well in these final weeks of the transfer window could determine whether this season marks the beginning of a revival or simply another year of frustration.