As the football season in Europe draws to a close, the fate of Chelsea’s season hangs in the balance.
With just four games left in the Premier League campaign, the Blues are in fifth place. They have also reached the semi-final of the UEFA Conference League.
Regardless of how Chelsea finishes its campaign, it is set for a busy summer transfer window with both arrivals and departures in equal measure.
According to a report in the Independent, Chelsea could have an advantage in attracting Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa.
The 22-year-old has had a breakthrough season at Villa Park since joining the club from Middlesbrough in 2022. This season, Rogers has scored 14 goals and provided 13 assists in all competitions.
He has also impressed one and all with his versatility, with an ability to play anywhere across the midfield this season. So far, he has played on either flank and as an attacking midfielder throughout the campaign.
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The report says that Villa is not planning on selling Rogers this summer, but they could be affected by the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSRs), especially if they do not qualify for the Champions League next season. Chelsea could, therefore, look to take advantage of this situation.
How Cole Palmer could help Chelsea in signing Morgan Rogers
Chelsea could also try and take advantage of the good friendship between Rogers and Chelsea star Cole Palmer.
The two are close friends, having come through the youth set-up at Manchester City and England together.
Both share the now iconic ‘cold’ celebration, with Rogers claiming that Palmer had stolen it from him.
Should Chelsea act on their interest in the summer transfer window, the friendship between Palmer and Rogers should work in their favour. Palmer could help persuade the player to make the move to join him at Stamford Bridge.
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