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Chelsea has already identified Morgan Rogers as one of their major future targets. They are willing to pay almost 100 million euros for his signing.
The London club plans to make another attempt in 2026 to close the deal for the Aston Villa forward, after failing to secure his arrival during the last summer transfer window.
Morgan Rogers, emerging star of Aston Villa
The 22-year-old English striker has become a key player in Unai Emery's system. Since joining Aston Villa, Rogers has shown physical power, individual skill, and offensive vision. Last season, he scored 8 goals and provided 6 assists in all competitions, numbers that caught the attention of several top European clubs.
Birmingham's team, aware of his importance, set a price of 100 million pounds to deter suitors. That figure was enough to halt negotiations in August, but it didn't extinguish the interest of clubs like Chelsea or Tottenham.
Chelsea and the need for an attacking midfielder
The Stamford Bridge board tried to bring in a creative midfielder during the last window. After giving up on Xavi Simons, who ultimately joined Tottenham, the Blues opted for a loan deal for Facundo Buonanotte from Brighton. However, this move is temporary, and everything indicates that in 2026 they will try again for Morgan Rogers.
Moreover, the player has a close relationship with Cole Palmer, with whom he shared stages in the Manchester City academy. The prospect of reuniting them in London would be an added appeal to Enzo Maresca's sporting project.
Aston Villa stands firm, but the future is uncertain
Although Aston Villa managed to retain him in the summer, rumors persist. The Birmingham club has invested heavily to keep its stars, but in modern football, big offers tend to tip the scale.
Tottenham showed interest in the final weeks of the market, but their attention shifted to Eberechi Eze and Nico Paz. Still, the name of Morgan Rogers remains on the radar of several elite clubs.

For Chelsea, betting on Morgan Rogers would mean strengthening their attack with a young talent and leadership potential. His price is high, but the London club has shown in previous windows that it is willing to pay hefty sums for players it deems strategic.
A potential move to Stamford Bridge would put him in direct competition for a starting position or even sharing space with Cole Palmer, which could enhance Chelsea's goal of returning to prominence in the Premier League and the Champions League.
The summer of 2026 will mark a turning point. Aston Villa will try to hold onto their gem, but Chelsea seems determined to make Morgan Rogers a key piece of their sporting project.
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