Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing 22-year-old English international Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa in the summer transfer window.
Morgan Rogers has been excellent for Aston Villa, and his performances have attracted the attention of the London club. According to The Independent, Chelsea are hoping to get the deal done in the summer.
The West London club could use more creativity and cutting edge in the final third, and the 22-year-old would be an excellent long-term investment for Chelsea. The opportunity to join one of the biggest clubs in the country will be quite exciting for the player as well. It would be a major step up in his career, and he would get to fight for trophies with them.
Chelsea have shown improvement this season, and they are pushing for UEFA Champions League qualification. If they manage to finish in the top five, they will be an attractive destination for players. However, the productive Englishman is also a target for Manchester City.
Rogers would improve Chelsea
Chelsea have been overly dependent on Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson for goals and creativity this season. They need more depth in the offensive unit, and the Aston Villa playmaker could be the ideal acquisition. The 22-year-old has been excellent, and he has 14 goals and 13 assists to his name in all competitions this season.
The English international will only improve with coaching and experience. He could develop into a top-class player with the right guidance. If Chelsea managed to get the deal done, he could be an asset for them in the long run. Even if they have to pay a premium for Rogers, this summer, the talented young playmaker could justify the investment in the long term.
It will be interesting to see if Aston Villa are willing to sell the player. The productive playmaker is an important player for them, and his departure will weaken them in the attack. The West Midlands outfit are looking to build a formidable side capable of fighting for trophies, and they cannot hope to do so by selling their key players to direct rivals.
Aston Villa will hope to keep him at the club for the long-term future. It remains to be seen how the situation develops amid his emerging links with Chelsea.
