Aston Villa have shown interest in Morgan Rogers, who has been one of Boro’s top players this season. The 21-year-old midfielder has attracted several bids from Villa, and if the deal goes through, Boro will financially benefit as they would receive at least ten times the amount they paid for him six months ago. This could help stabilize the club’s finances in the short-term. Boro is currently in 11th position in the Championship, but they are only three points off the top six. Rogers has been a key player for Boro this season, with seven goals and eight assists in 33 competitive games. Aston Villa has made repeated bids for Rogers, with the latest bid being rejected by Boro. Rogers is said to want the move to Villa, and it would represent a return to his Midlands roots. If the deal goes ahead, Boro will benefit financially in the short-term, but it would be a big loss for Michael Carrick’s side.
Six months ago, Boro bought Rogers for a certain amount, but now they will be receiving at least ten times that amount, making it a brilliant business move. Although £15 to 20 million may not seem like a significant amount for a Premier League team like Villa, it could greatly benefit a Championship team like Boro financially in the short-term. This is especially important since Boro recently released their financial accounts for last season, revealing an operating loss of £29 million, which is a 40% increase from the previous season. However, Boro did make £23 million from player trading, indicating their willingness to sell their best players for large transfer fees to stay afloat. Boro is also known for spending in the transfer market, and the Rogers money could be saved for a summer spend.
