Enzo Maresca and Chelsea would be willing to pay €100m to sign England midfielder.
Chelsea planning a move for England midfielder
Chelsea are weighing up a bold move for Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers, as per Fichajes. The report suggests they are ready to go as high as €100m. The Blues see him as a player who could lift their attacking quality and add spark in the final third.
Rogers, just 23, has already shown glimpses of being a future star. With 14 goals and 16 assists last season, he has the abilities that PL clubs crave. Chelsea’s attack has looked short on consistency, and someone like Rogers could be the missing piece for Enzo Maresca’s side. The idea is to bring in a homegrown talent. He can slot straight into the system, which makes this move even more tempting.
Spurs lurking in the background
The problem for Chelsea is that Tottenham are circling as well. Spurs have been keeping tabs on Rogers for months. He fits Thomas Frank’s style perfectly. With his creativity, pace, and eye for goal, Rogers could easily slot into their attack.
For the player himself, the chance to choose between two UCL-chasing clubs will be a huge call. Although, Aston Villa won’t let him go easily. Unai Emery has built a strong side and losing one of his brightest players would be a huge setback.
January could turn into a tug-of-war, but whether Villa can resist a big offer remains to be seen.
Author’s Opinion:
Morgan Rogers has the talent to shine at either club. But, Chelsea’s willingness to break the bank shows how desperate they are for a spark. If Aston Villa hold firm, this saga could drag. Although, don’t be surprised if the midfielder ends up in west London sooner rather than later.
