Chelsea are on the verge of completing one of the biggest transfers of the summer after reaching a breakthrough in negotiations with a Premier League rival. The deal is expected to cost close to €140 million, with only the final formalities separating the player from a move to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea want Morgan Rogers
Chelsea are set to complete the signing of Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa after agreeing a deal worth £117 million, approximately €137.5 million.
According to reports, the two clubs have reached a verbal agreement, while Rogers has already accepted personal terms. The England international is now expected to undergo a medical before the transfer is officially confirmed.
Arsenal had also been pushing to sign the 23-year-old, but Chelsea accelerated negotiations and convinced Aston Villa to accept their proposal.
The enormous fee highlights how highly the Blues rate Rogers, who is capable of playing as an attacking midfielder, winger or second striker. His versatility and Premier League experience made him one of the club's top priorities this summer.
Chelsea are expected to hand Rogers a six-year contract with an option to extend it by another season once the move is completed.|
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A Huge Loss for Aston Villa
Rogers leaves Aston Villa after developing into one of the club's most influential attacking players. He made 125 appearances, scoring 31 goals and providing 29 assists, while also helping Villa lift the Europa League trophy. (zawodtyper.pl)
For Chelsea, the transfer represents another statement signing as the club continues to invest heavily in young, proven talent. If no issues arise during the medical, Rogers is expected to become one of the Premier League's biggest arrivals of the summer transfer window.