HeadlinesBriefing favicon HeadlinesBriefing.com

Chelsea eyes Aston Villa winger Morgan Rogers in summer push

Sky Sports Champions League •
×

Chelsea have entered the transfer conversation for Aston Villa’s promising winger Morgan Rogers, according to TalkSport. The 22‑year‑old, who logged 12 appearances and three goals last season, is seen as a potential upgrade on the Blues’ flanks. Villa, meanwhile, remain in mid‑table contention and are unlikely to sell for less than £15 million. His pace and ability to cut inside also attract several Premier League suitors.

Chelsea’s interest arrives as the club also scouts Sunderland keeper Robin Roefs, a move flagged by the Daily Mirror. Adding a new goalkeeper and a dynamic winger aligns with manager Mauricio Pochettino’s plan to deepen squad depth for a congested Champions League schedule. Should the deals materialise, Blues could field a more balanced eleven across domestic and European fronts. The club hopes to finalize terms before the August 1 deadline for registrations.

A transfer for Rogers would give Villa a sizable fee while providing Chelsea with a versatile attacking option capable of stretching defenses. The Blues have already secured a top‑four finish, but adding depth could prove decisive in the knockout stages. For now, both clubs monitor each other’s moves as the summer window narrows. The deal could reshape Villa’s summer recruitment.