The January transfer window is slammed shut and no transfer business will be done until the summer. That hasn’t stopped the rumour mill from sparking open already as top clubs continue to get linked to top talents as they aim to retool ahead of the World Cup and get deals done. This time around Chelsea are set to compete with Liverpool for the signature of an attacker with great pedigree.
Chelsea and Liverpool Linked to Top Attacker
Cristiano Ronaldo Comparisons
It can never be a bad thing to look for a player linked to a winner like Cristiano Ronaldo. The Reds and the Blues are reportedly eyeing a move in the coming summer for Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers. The attacker has been linked with a move away before but has stuck with the Villans up until now. With their well-documented FFP issues in question, they could entertain a departure for one of their best attackers.
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When discussing the England squad for the upcoming World Cup, Theo Walcott was effusive in his praise for the attacker. When noting that Rogers should be taken to America for the competition, the former Arsenal man stated ,”You think of [Cristiano] Ronaldo and how, if you give them time and space on the ball when they shoot from distance, they are able to manipulate the ball the way they want to”.
Big Interest
Chelsea have been shopping for younger talent since coming under the ownership of Clearlake Capital. The 23-year-old fits the bill of their usual recruitment, particularly with their left-wing options like Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Gittens failing to hit the ground running, another attacker could help complement their current unit.
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For Liverpool, they’re continuing to reshape the squad for Arne Slot and could use Rogers anywhere across their front line in either the 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 setup. They will also be hoping to get a new goalscorer with Mo Salah getting older and older.