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Chelsea told how they can sign Morgan Rogers this summer
Cameron Smith
- 17 Mar 2026 09:02 GMT
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Chelsea have been told that Morgan Rogers will look to leave Aston Villa this summer if they fail to qualify for next season’s Champions League.
The England international, who is expected to star for Thomas Tuchel’s side at the upcoming World Cup, has been on Chelsea’s transfer radar for the best part of 18 months and they were eager to bring him to west London last year.
Current ETV
Morgan Rogers
AM (C), M (CL)
A. Villa
Morgan Rogers
AM (C), M (CL)
A. Villa
ETV Range
€53.8M - €65.8M
But, the Blues were unable to finalise a deal with Unai Emery’s side and they instead opted to secure the signing of Facundo Buonanotte on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion. However, the Argentine failed to adapt to life at Stamford Bridge and his spell at the club was cut short in January after just one Premier League appearance.
As a result, Chelsea remain in the market for a new attacking midfielder, amid their pursuit of a player capable of deputising for Cole Palmer, and Rogers, who can also play as a winger, is regarded as a top target.
The Englishman signed a new six-year contract at Aston Villa back in November, but rumours of an exit have continued regardless and Chelsea are set to battle Manchester United for his signature during the upcoming summer transfer window.
Morgan Rogers to leave Aston Villa?
Rogers has 17 goal contributions in 42 games across all competitions so far this season and he will reportedly look to leave Villa Park if the club are unable to qualify for the 2026-27 Champions League.
“You know Morgan Rogers is going to have a fantastic World Cup as well,” former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor told talkSPORT.
“If Aston Villa somehow don't get Champions League football, I think the manager goes, Morgan Rodgers is sold and Aston Villa could end up a mid-table club, like Fulham.
“I really do think it's that important. If they do get Champions League football and the manager stays, the next four or five years will look so good for Aston Villa. That's how important it is.”
Chelsea are Villa’s direct rivals for a Champions League spot and the Blues have therefore been told they must finish ahead of Emery’s side if they want to secure the signing of Rogers this summer.
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