Chelsea front-runners to sign Morgan Rogers
Morgan Rogers has been linked with a move away from Aston Villa in recent months, and several Premier League bigwigs are interested in him.
Morgan Rogers has established himself as one of the finest attacking midfielders in the Premier League, and Chelsea are interested in him. According to a report from TEAMtalk, Arsenal and Manchester United are keen on signing the Aston Villa playmaker as well, but Chelsea are leading the race for his signature.
The English midfielder is unlikely to be a cheap acquisition, and he could cost around £80-100 million. It remains to be seen whether these clubs are willing to follow up on their interest and pay up for him.
Arsenal already have players like Martin Odegaard and Eberechi Eze at their disposal. They play a similar role to that of Rogers. So, it will be quite surprising if they decide to make a move for the England international in the coming months.
The Aston Villa star will look to play regularly, and Arsenal might not be able to provide him with that opportunity, unless they decide to sell one of their attacking midfielders. Meanwhile, Manchester United are also interested in the player. Bruno Fernandes is in his 30s, and they need to plan for the future.
Rogers would be the ideal long-term replacement for the Portuguese International. Manchester United are looking to build a team capable of winning major trophies, and they need elite talents. The 23-year-old could be a transformative addition. He will help create opportunities for his teammates and find the back of the net as well. Rogers can play as the number ten as well as on the flanks. His versatility will be a huge bonus.
Chelsea leads Rogers race
Finally, Chelsea are leading the race for him, and they could use someone with his skill set. They need more creativity and ingenuity in the final third. The Blues have been overly dependent on Cole Palmer in the attack. The Englishman needs more support in the attack, and Rogers could be the ideal signing for the Blues.
The £80-100 million asking price is quite high, but the player is an elite prospect. He could develop into a world-class player and justify the investment in future. It remains to be seen where he will end up. Chelsea will look to get back to the top of English football, and the players like him. They must do everything in their power to get the deal done.