Aston Villa respond as Chelsea target stunning Morgan Rogers transfer
Chelsea are lining up a stunning summer move for Aston Villa and England star Morgan Rogers.
Rogers has one of the standout players in the Premier League this season, คาสิโนออนไลน์ UFABET ฝากถอนรวดเร็ว เริ่มต้นเล่นง่าย scoring eight goals and making a further eight assists.
The 22-year-old also impresse during Villa’s run to the quarter-finals of the Champions League, scoring four goals – including a hat-trick against Celtic – and providing two assists.
Rogers may have fearing the worst when he was release by Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in 2023 but he revive his career in the Championship at Middlesbrough.
Aston Villa spent £15m to sign Rogers at the start of 2024 and his resurgence has continue at the Midlands club, resulting in an England call-up.
Rogers made his debut for the Three Lions in November and is expecte to be a key member of Thomas Tuchel’s squad at next year’s World Cup.
The midfielder’s form has also caught the attention of Chelsea, who have identifie Rogers as a target ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Blues are keen to add more goals and creativity to their squad and are lining up a move for Rogers.
While Chelsea hope to bring Rogers to Stamford Bridge, the report adds that Aston Villa have no intention of selling the player and view him as a star for the future.
Villa may, however, be force to offload some players given their substantial wage bill and desire to turn Marcus Rashford’s loan move into a permanent transfer.
Qualifying for the Champions League will improve the club’s financial situation but Aston Villa are seventh – three points outside the Champions League places – with four games remaining.
Villa were eyeing an extraordinary and historic season just a few weeks ago but have since knocke out of the Champions League by PSG and lost their FA Cup semi-final against Crystal Palace.
Unai Emery’s side were also beaten 2-1 by Manchester City last week in a potentially decisive blow in the race for Champions League football.
Speaking ahead of that game, City boss Guardiola was aske about Rogers’ impressive form and development since leaving the Etihad Stadium.