Chelsea have agreed a club record £117m deal to sign England international Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, a fee that makes the 23-year-old the most expensive English player, according to the Guardian.
Key facts
- Chelsea have agreed a £117m deal with Aston Villa for Morgan Rogers.
- The fee is described as a British and Chelsea club record.
- The Guardian reports it makes Rogers the most expensive English player.
- Rogers has agreed terms on a six-year contract and is due a medical on Monday.
- Arsenal were also interested in the 23-year-old, according to Sky Sports and the Guardian.
Chelsea have agreed a club record £117m deal to sign England international midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, according to the BBC. Both the BBC and Sky Sports reported the agreement on 18 July, with Sky Sports also characterising the fee as a British record.
The Guardian reported that the fee makes Rogers the most expensive English player. It said the attacking midfielder has agreed terms on a six-year contract and is due to undergo a medical on Monday.
Rogers, who is 23, had been tracked by Chelsea for some time. The Guardian noted that Chelsea have long followed his progress and moved quickly to secure one of manager Xabi Alonso’s top targets.
The deal represents a significant sale for Aston Villa. The Guardian noted that Rogers had originally been a £15m signing for the club, underlining the scale of the return on the transfer.
Chelsea were not the only club interested. The Guardian reported that Arsenal were also keen on Rogers and made contact with Villa this month, while Sky Sports described him as Arsenal’s number one target.
Sky Sports’ Kaveh Solhekol framed the move as a ‘statement of intent’, assessing what Rogers could add to Alonso’s side. Sky Sports also reported that Chelsea have had their £117m bid accepted by Aston Villa.
Why it matters
A £117m fee described as a British record signals the level of spending now shaping the top of English football. For fans of Chelsea, Aston Villa and Arsenal, the move reshapes squads and expectations ahead of the season.
Frequently asked questions
How much are Chelsea paying for Morgan Rogers?
Chelsea have agreed a £117m deal with Aston Villa, described by the BBC as a club record and by Sky Sports as a British record.
Does the deal set a record?
The Guardian reports the fee makes Rogers the most expensive English player, while the BBC calls it a Chelsea club record and Sky Sports a British record.
Were other clubs interested in Rogers?
Yes. The Guardian reported Arsenal were also keen and made contact with Villa this month, and Sky Sports described Rogers as Arsenal's number one target.