Chelsea are reportedly making a sensational move for Aston Villa’s star, Morgan Rogers, offering a player swap deal involving Nicolas Jackson and Tosin Adarabioyo, along with cash, in exchange. The Blues have already spent over £210m this summer, adding Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, and Jamie Gittens to their ranks, and are actively pursuing Jorrel Hato and Xavi Simons. This audacious bid for Rogers, valued at £100m, highlights Chelsea’s ambition to strengthen their squad further.
While Aston Villa are said to be resisting the offer and publicly stating Rogers is not for sale, Chelsea remain optimistic. The club believes that the potential inclusion of Jackson, who is seen by Villa manager Unai Emery as a developing talent, and Adarabioyo, despite being out of favor at Chelsea, could sway Aston Villa. This move comes amidst Chelsea’s rumored rejection of a £149m bid from Manchester City for Cole Palmer, as they demand a world-record £250m fee.
The transfer saga continues as Chelsea’s pursuit of Rogers adds another exciting chapter to this summer’s already dramatic transfer window. This potential swap deal emphasizes Chelsea’s willingness to invest heavily in talent and their strategic approach to assembling a winning team.