KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - JUNE 22: Morgan Rogers #17 of England reacts during an England Training Session during an England FIFA World Cup 2026 Camp on June 22, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas.
(Photo by Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) The FA via Getty ImagesHere’s a (massive) bit of exclusive news hot off the presses from The Athletic’s David Ornstein to un-quieten your otherwise quite quiet Saturday: Chelsea are set to sign Morgan Rogers!
According to the report, Chelsea have reached a “verbal agreement” with Aston Villa over a transfer worth an eyewatering sum of £117m, and have a six-year contract (with a one-year option) in place with the 23-year-old winger (soon to be 24).
(Villa meanwhile are signing World Cup breakout star Joseph Manzambi for £50m)Rogers got his start in the West Brom academy before joining Manchester City’s setup at 17.
He set up England’s only goal in the semifinal defeat to Argentina earlier this week.
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - JUNE 22: Morgan Rogers #17 of England reacts during an England Training Session during an England FIFA World Cup 2026 Camp on June 22, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) The FA via Getty Images
Here’s a (massive) bit of exclusive news hot off the presses from The Athletic’s David Ornstein to un-quieten your otherwise quite quiet Saturday: Chelsea are set to sign Morgan Rogers! On a club-record fee.
This is not a drill.
According to the report, Chelsea have reached a “verbal agreement” with Aston Villa over a transfer worth an eyewatering sum of £117m, and have a six-year contract (with a one-year option) in place with the 23-year-old winger (soon to be 24). Though the deal is “still being finalised”, the medical has been scheduled for Monday.
Chelsea were linked with Rogers last month when it became apparent that he was looking to leave Villa, though Premier League champions Arsenal were also in the running, and it seemed like they would emerge as the winners in this fight as well. Obviously, we’re paying a pretty penny or two — over £10m more than for Enzo Fernández three year ago — but hopefully he will be worth it. (Villa meanwhile are signing World Cup breakout star Joseph Manzambi for £50m)
Rogers got his start in the West Brom academy before joining Manchester City’s setup at 17. He would leave a few years later looking for first-team opportunities, going to Middlesbrough and then to Aston Villa, where he would establish himself, truly have his breakthrough, and also become an England international. He set up England’s only goal in the semifinal defeat to Argentina earlier this week.
