Liverpool can add £108m player in final transfer for Arne Slot’s stunning new-look squad

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.

Liverpool fans are already debating this idea. Some say no one can replace Salah, that whoever comes next will always be compared unfairly. Others argue that if anyone is to try, it must be someone young, English, and ready to grow with the squad. Rogers fits that profile. He is not arriving as a global megastar but as a player who can build his name at Anfield, just like Salah did when he first came. Remember, when Salah arrived, many doubted him. People said he failed at Chelsea, that he was not consistent. Yet Klopp turned him into a monster. Maybe Slot could do the same with Rogers.

What makes this story even more dramatic is the bigger picture of Liverpool under Slot. This is not just about one player. The summer of 2025 showed the world that Liverpool are serious. Spending £446 million is not just business—it is a statement. They brought in big names, built a squad for the present and the future, and told rivals like Manchester City, Arsenal, and Chelsea that they will not step back. But for all the signings, the defence and attack still have two questions. Who replaces Van Dijk? Who replaces Salah? The answers might be Guehi and Rogers. If that happens, Slot’s new-look Liverpool will be fully his own creation, not just an extension of Klopp’s legacy.

Of course, nothing is guaranteed in football. Transfers are complicated. Aston Villa will not let Rogers go easily. They are a club with ambition too, fighting for Europe, building their own project under Emery. They know that if they keep Rogers, his value could rise even more. Liverpool would need to be clever, patient, and prepared to spend big again. But FSG have already shown this summer that they are willing to invest. The old criticisms of them being cautious or unwilling to compete financially were silenced by this transfer window. If they believe Rogers is the right man, they will not hesitate.

There is also the emotional side to think about. Salah is loved like few players in Liverpool history. His departure, whenever it comes, will be painful. The club will have to manage that carefully. Fans will need time to accept a new hero. Rogers, if he comes, will walk into a pressure cooker. Every touch, every shot, every goal will be judged against Salah’s legacy. That is why the timing is so important. Slot and the board must make sure Rogers arrives when he is ready, not before. They must give him space to grow, not crush him under expectations.

Some insiders at Anfield are said to be playing down the links to Rogers. They do not want to create a storm too early. But in football, these stories have a way of sticking. Once a name is mentioned as a successor, fans and media never forget. Just like with Jude Bellingham before he joined Real Madrid, every whisper became part of the story. For Rogers, this is the beginning. His name is now tied to Liverpool, and that will follow him wherever he goes. It is a heavy link, but also an exciting one. Few players get the chance to even be spoken about as a replacement for Salah.

Looking ahead, the pieces are falling into place. Guehi could be the next Van Dijk. Rogers could be the next Salah. Slot could be the manager who builds the new dynasty. FSG could be the owners who finally silence all doubt and deliver back-to-back eras of success. The next two years will decide it all. If Liverpool pull this off, the story will be told for decades—that after Klopp’s glory, they did not collapse but rebuilt, reloaded, and rose again. And if Rogers is part of that story, then his name will live forever in Anfield’s history.

Right now, it is just a whisper, a possibility, a headline in September 2025. But this is how great stories begin. One day in the future, Liverpool fans might look back at this moment and say: that was when we first heard of the man who followed Salah. That was when the idea of Rogers at Anfield was born. And maybe, just maybe, it will become reality. Until then, Liverpool fans will dream, debate, and wait—because when it comes to this club, the future is always closer than it seems.