Coming back from their win in the new FIFA Club World final against PSG. Chelsea are now interested in signing Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers. The 22-year-old is looked upon as a long-term midfield player for the team. According to reports, the Blues are ready to present an offer for the 22-year-old talented Englishman. He has impressed in Unai Emery’s Aston Villa, being one of their standout player this season. This was his first season in the Premier League, where he made his debut for Villa. In his first season at Villa Park, he has impressed all the fans and has become the fan favorite. But the Blues are ready to go for the player to bring in the player to Stamford Bridge for the next season. The Blues under Enzo Maresca are already eyeing many young players, and Morgan Rogers is one of them.
Why does Chelsea want Morgan Rogers?
Morgan Rogers, the 22-year-old young Englishman in his debut season for Aston Villa, has quickly caught everyone. He is one of the most standout young performers this season in the Premier League. The attacking midfielder for Villa played a total of 54 games in the Premier League. He has scored 14 goals and provided 15 assists in this time. In his excellent performance, for the season he provided the 4th most assists and 5th in terms of providing through balls and 6th in terms of successful one-on-one duels. His statistics speak about his work rate on the pitch for Emery’s side. But now Enzo Maresca’s side wants Morgan to come to the Blues. As Maresca sees him as a perfect player to play alongside the likes of Cole Palmer on the pitch. With him, the Blues will get an extra benefit of getting an English player.
Aston Villa’s stance on Morgan Rogers:
With keen interest mainly from Chelsea in the 22-year-old youngster Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa. But Unai Emery’s Villa are not yet ready to let the 22-year-old youngster leave. As he is seen as one of the most important players for Villa going into the next season. As Aston Villa have already secured European qualification, going into the next season. They would want their star player with them going into the next season. Last season, the youngster scored a hat-trick for them in the UEFA Champions League. Villa considers him important and he is under contract until 2030. Villa values him at about a fee of £80 million or more. They do not want to lose him, but a good offer from the Blues can also change the stance Villa currently state holds. But it would also depend on the player.
Rival interest for Morgan Rogers:
While Chelsea is the only club most interested in the player, they are not alone in this race. Other Premier League giants like Arsenal and Liverpool have also shown interest in the player. But according to reports, Chelsea under Enzo Maresca, they are going in for a cash-plus-player offer for Morgan Rogers. Players such as Trevoh Chalobah, Armando Broja, and Nicolas Jackson are seen as the players for the deal. But for the same role, the Blues are also eyeing Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace. But the Gunners are also in talks for the same player.
Author’s opinion:
After coming from their FIFA Club World win in the USA against PSG. The Blues under Maresca are now eyeing the Premier League and the Champions League in the next season. For that, they are building a strong squad to have the necessary firepower when required. Morgan Rogers is also seen as an upcoming star from his performance last season. But time will tell whether he can continue this good form going into the next season, either in a new or in his current club.
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