Morgan Rogers sparks transfer race and England number‑10 debate

Ahead of England’s World Cup opener, a dispute has emerged over the national team’s number‑10 role. Former Birmingham City star Jude Bellingham, now with Real Madrid, and Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers are both in contention. England manager Thomas Tuchel described Bellingham as one of 14–15 potential starters, while former player Gary Neville insisted, “Jude Bellingham is not a sub. He’s a star,” but also praised Rogers.

At the same time, Rogers has become a focal point of the summer transfer market. Reports claim Paris Saint‑Germain and Arsenal are competing for his signature, with PSG’s interest highlighted after they eliminated Arsenal in the Champions League shoot‑out. The Sun suggests a fee above €100 million, though no deal is confirmed and the situation remains speculative.