Blues Plot Swoop for Cole Palmer’s Friend Morgan Rogers from Cash-Strapped Villa
Aston Villa Star Morgan Rogers has caught the attention of Chelsea FC. Reports currently in circulation suggest that Chelsea is looking in the direction of Aston Villa to sign Morgan Rogers.
What Happened?
The report shows that Chelsea is planning on making a surprise move on Morgan Rogers. It is believed that Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers are very close friends in their days in the youth team. According to The Independent, the Blues are currently monitoring and assessing the Villa's financial position under the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) and could make an opportunistic bid if the club is forced to sell key assets.
Morgan Rogers joined Astovilla from Middlesbrough in January 2024. While playing under Unai Emery, he found his place in the first team and has been able to score 14 goals and 13 assists across all competitions this season.
The Bigger Picture
Public data shows that Aston Villa has spent about 90 percent of its revenue on wages, which puts the club in a difficult situation right now. This means that Villa may likely breach the PSR Limit if they miss out on Next season's Champions League. The last quarter-final they played before being knocked out by PSG helped them financially. However, if they fail to qualify again, this can push the club towards summer sales to balance the books.
With Chelsea having plans of bolstering its youth squad, Morgan is a perfect player for future plans. Considering his relationship with Palmer since the days of the Manchester City youth team, this will be like a homecoming for Morgan.
Did You Know?
Morgan Rogers has directly contributed to 27 goals this season, one of the best returns for a young midfielder in Europe.
Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer have been lifelong friends since they were very young. From reliable sources, it shows that the two are very close friends off the pitch.
Aston Villa signed Morgan Rogers for as low as £8 million in January 2024—his valuation has now skyrocketed past £35-40 million. This means more profit for the club.
What's Next For Chelsea?
Chelsea has a few matches and a final to win in the European Conference League. This means that the blues will be more focused on that at the moment. It's either win the final or make it to the top 4 of the Premier League.
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Conclusion
Chelsea has made many plans for the transfer window this summer. Is Morgan Rogers worth being on the list? Let us know what you think in the comments section.
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