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Chelsea's £117m Chase for Rogers Ignites Transfer Frenzy
19 Jul
Summary
- Chelsea made a £117m bid accepted by Aston Villa for Morgan Rogers.
- Rogers scored 14 goals and added 11 assists in 55 appearances for Villa.
- He has earned 21 caps for England, assisting in a World Cup semi-final.
Chelsea has reportedly agreed to a substantial £117 million transfer fee with Aston Villa for the services of Morgan Rogers. This significant bid places the young talent firmly in the spotlight, with Arsenal also having previously identified him as a top forward target.
Rogers, aged 23, enjoyed a highly productive 2025/26 season, contributing 14 goals and 11 assists across 55 matches for Aston Villa. His rapid development since joining from Middlesbrough for £16 million in 2024 has been remarkable.
His form has earned him a place in the England national team, amassing 21 caps to date. Notably, Rogers played a crucial role in the 2026 World Cup, providing an assist in the semi-final match against Argentina.
