Middlesbrough only sold Morgan Rogers 18 months ago, but he has since become one of English football’s hottest properties.
Middlesbrough has seen some promising young players build a name for themselves on Teesside in recent years. Boro has several big players on their books who could command large payments in the future.
Hayden Hackney is possibly the Riverside Stadium’s most valuable asset right now, having emerged as one of the top English midfielders outside the Premier League since breaking through the academy.
Finn Azaz and Rav van den Berg are expected to fetch high fees in the coming years as well.
Middlesbrough sold Morgan Rogers in 2024. Just six months after signing from Manchester City, Aston Villa paid an initial £8 million, which increased to £16 million through performance-based add-ons.
Middlesbrough’s Rogers sell-on details
Rogers was seen as a promising young player at Manchester City, and his success with Middlesbrough validated that assessment. Few expected him to do as well as he has with Aston Villa.
In his first full season at Villa Park, Rogers scored 14 goals and assisted 15 times in 54 games across all competitions. He was a constant presence for Unai Emery, receiving his first England call-up and scored a hat-trick in a Champions League victory over Celtic.
That has, obviously, piqued the interest of several prominent teams. And if he is reliable, Boro will profit.
Though no precise figure has been mentioned, The Northern Echo claims that the Championship club has a’very healthy sell-on’ in the transaction. Boro has already benefited from a number of their add-on features.
Who wants Rogers?
Premier League’s biggest spenders Chelsea have been linked with a high-profile deal for former Middlesbrough star Rogers, and a significant fee might be involved.
In light of Chelsea’s interest, rumors have suggested a £90 million purchase tag.
Villa aren’t in the best possible PSR situation, so they could be convinced to cash in for the appropriate price. However, if they require financial flexibility, they may be able to rely on others to raise funding.
Nonetheless, Boro may be privately hopeful that a transaction will be completed, providing them with a much-needed financial bonanza.
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