By Emmanuel Okogba
Chelsea have reached an agreement with Aston Villa to sign attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers in a deal worth £117 million, beating off competition from Arsenal.
The 23-year-old, who can play on the left wing or as a number 10, is set to undergo a medical in London on Monday and is expected to sign a contract until June 2032, with the option of a further year.
As per The Athletic’s football correspondent, David Ornstein, Chelsea moved swiftly to secure the deal, anticipating a late bid from Arsenal. The £117 million fee is £1 million more than the amount Manchester City paid for Elliot Anderson.
Rogers reportedly made it clear he wanted to join Chelsea after speaking with manager Xabi Alonso. He is also expected to link up with his close friend, Cole Palmer, at Stamford Bridge.
