In a fictional draft, Fulham selected Aston Villa's 23-year-old English attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers with the ninth pick to address their need for a forward, a priority highlighted by their intermittent negotiations for PSV's Ricardo Pepi. The choice was reportedly between Rogers and Junior Kroupi, with coach Marco Silva said to value Rogers' ingenuity and work rate.
Gradient Sports specifically highlighted his work rate, noting he had covered the third-most distance in the Premier League this season. Rogers, who joined Villa in February 2024 and has a contract until 2031, is an England international with 13 caps and one goal. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €80.00m, and he has been linked with clubs such as Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Chelsea. Recent reports from April 2026 have stated Aston Villa's asking price for the player is approximately €115 million.
