Morgan Rogers is set to join Chelsea in a British-record £117m deal from Aston Villa, a move that could impact the squad under manager Xabi Alonso. The England forward, who had also been linked with Arsenal, accepted Chelsea's bid swiftly, prioritizing a move to Stamford Bridge despite Aston Villa's Champions League participation.

Rogers' arrival raises questions about how he will fit alongside existing talent like Cole Palmer, with whom he shares a history from Manchester City. While Palmer is reportedly happy at Chelsea and tied to a long contract, the potential for both players to feature in the same starting eleven will be up to Alonso to manage.

Meanwhile, Enzo Fernandez's future remains a topic of discussion. Real Madrid has stated they are not in negotiations for the midfielder, and Chelsea would likely demand a fee similar to their £120m investment. Alonso has indicated his desire to keep Fernandez, but any potential sale would require a substantial offer.