Chelsea are reportedly leading the race to sign Aston Villa’s rising star Morgan Rogers, who has also caught the eye of Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain, according to Caught Offside.
Chelsea’s Push for Attacking Reinforcements
Since Todd Boehly’s takeover, Chelsea have invested heavily in rebuilding the squad — but the Blues’ attack still lacks consistency and depth. Manager Enzo Maresca currently relies on Liam Delap and João Pedro up front, though Delap’s injury issues have limited his availability.
To strengthen the wings, Chelsea secured Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Gittens this summer. Both youngsters possess immense potential but are still developing, leaving Pedro Neto as the only established winger in the side.
In midfield, Cole Palmer has been the creative heartbeat of Maresca’s system, yet his recent injury has exposed Chelsea’s lack of options in the No.10 role. With Facundo Buonanotte only on loan from Brighton, the Blues are keen to add a long-term creative force — and Rogers fits that profile perfectly.
Why Rogers is in Demand
At just 23, Morgan Rogers has shown remarkable versatility, operating effectively both as a central attacking midfielder and on the left flank. His intelligent movement, composure, and creativity have made him one of the Premier League’s most exciting young talents.
Chelsea’s recruitment team reportedly view Rogers as a player capable of thriving under Maresca’s system — a blend of tactical discipline and fluid attacking play.
A Three-Way Transfer Battle
However, Chelsea face competition. Both Liverpool and PSG are closely monitoring Rogers. Arsenal and Tottenham were also linked earlier this year, but Aston Villa’s £80 million valuation has deterred them for now.
Liverpool, who added Florian Wirtz this summer, are still seeking creativity and width following Luis Díaz’s departure. Rogers could fill that gap, but Chelsea currently lead the race to secure his signature.
With his Premier League experience and multi-positional ability, Rogers could be the missing piece in Maresca’s evolving Chelsea project — or a major coup for Liverpool if they can hijack the move.