A new transfer report has claimed that Chelsea are interested in signing Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers, who has also apparently caught the interest of Manchester United, Arsenal, and his former club Manchester City.
Rogers has established himself as one of the most exciting young players in the Premier League over the past year, and is developing into a sensational talent under Unai Emery. He has made 24 appearances in the Premier League this season, scoring 7 and assisting another 5 in the process.
New report claims that Chelsea are serious interested in Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers
A report from Teamtalk has mentioned that Chelsea are among the frontrunners to sign Aston Villa’s highly-rated attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers this summer, with the Blues holding particularly strong interest in the England international. They see him as one of Europe’s brightest young talents and believe he could develop into a world-class player, fitting into their project without disrupting Cole Palmer’s central role.
It then mentions that Rogers’ value has risen sharply, with estimates now above £80 million and some reports suggesting it could climb even higher, strengthened by his long-term contract at Aston Villa. Aston Villa are determined to keep him, viewing Rogers as central to Unai Emery’s plans and their push for Champions League qualification, setting up a potentially decisive summer battle.
The report also states that Chelsea face strong competition for Morgan Rogers, with Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal all closely tracking his progress and showing serious interest ahead of the summer transfer window.
Our opinion on Morgan Rogers potentially joining Chelsea
There is absolutely no surprise that Chelsea, or any of the top Premier League clubs like Manchester City, Manchester United, and Arsenal, are interested in Morgan Rogers. The English midfielder has been sensational under Unai Emery, and is undoubtedly one of the most promising young players in the Premier League. Additionally, him being English is also a plus that will attract all the clubs both for sporting and commercial reasons.
What makes Rogers stand out is that you really can't just classify him as just another 23 year old who still needs time, as his performances this season suggest that Rogers is someone who can handle the pressure and deliver during the big games.
Unai Emery's Aston Villa side began the Premier League season on a disastrous note, until they changed their fortunes and went on a stunning run. Rogers has played a huge role in that extraordinary run by Villa, and he has arguably established himself as the leader of their attack ahead of Ollie Watkins. This suggests to us that he is ready to make the next big step in his career.
Aston Villa are a club that always end up selling their star players due to financial concerns and player pressure. We feel Rogers leaving the club in the summer is inevitable. Whether the English midfielder moves to Chelsea or any of the other top Premier League clubs remain to be seen. Who knows, maybe a Bayern, PSG, or Real Madrid might end up snatching the player as well. Let us wait and see where Rogers will be after the upcoming summer transfer window.
