Tottenham Hotspur had a busy summer transfer window, but that's honestly nothing less than you'd expect from any semi-serious Premier League club looking to compete at the top level after finishing 17th in the league while welcoming in a new manager.
Thomas Frank has already done great things with Joao Palhinha and Mohammed Kudus, and while we've yet to see the best of Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani, both players were much needed additions to an ailing attack.
Well, as injuries pile up and dropped points continue, Tottenham are realizing the obvious fact that they are still at least one piece away from truly having a top level attack that can go toe to toe with the best teams in the Premier League.
Having missed out on Manchester City star Savinho, which may have been a blessing in disguise anyway, Spurs didn't adequately fill their left wing void following the departure of club legend Son Heung-min to MLS. Wilson Odobert has been shining of late in this position, but because he's so young, another option is needed.
Tottenham need forward help
Well, Spurs were also after Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers, who was one of the biggest breakout stars in the Premier League last season. He can play on the left, through the middle, and on the right, and many Spurs fans were pointing to him as a possible dream target down the road.
That's now off the table entirely, as Aston Villa have confirmed that they have signed the young Rogers to a contract extension, via their official site, that will keep him with the Birmingham based giants for the foreseeable future - through the 2030/2031 season, to be precise.
Tottenham now have to pivot and look elsewhere for forward options, specifically on the left wing, and they may actually find someone with more explosiveness and goal threat than Rogers. That is to say, if they are finally willing to pay the price, which, without Daniel Levy in charge, is the optimism being espoused by the new club leadership to Spurs supporters.
Rogers was well worth Tottenham showing an interest in, but that ended up being brief and going nowhere due to Aston Villa showing proactiveness in locking him up to a contract extension. The field is wide open for Tottenham, but Rogers is now officially not someone the club can look at as an alternative to the young crew out wide.