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Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers is reportedly open to leaving Villa Park this summer, with the likes of Chelsea lining up to secure his signature, according to a The Sun.
The 23-year-old England international has enjoyed a breakout campaign in the Premier League, contributing consistently in goals and assists and attracting attention across the division. Villa, meanwhile, could be open to a sale amid financial and sporting considerations, with a transfer fee expected to exceed £80 million and potentially challenge the club’s record sale mark.
Reports suggest that Arsenal, Manchester United, CHELSEA, and Liverpool are among the clubs interested in securing Rogers’s signature when the transfer window opens.
A move away from Villa would come less than a year after Rogers committed to a long-term contract, underlining significant interest from the game’s elite. Sources report that Rogers wants to consistently compete for major honours and that all parties have recognised this summer as an appropriate juncture for a potential exit.
Villa have spent the season pushing for European qualification, but Rogers’s desire to feature regularly at the highest level — particularly in Champions League football — is believed to be a key motivator. Interest from the Premier League’s biggest clubs reflects his form and versatility, with managers keen to deploy his creativity and goal-threat from midfield.
Would Rodgers be interested in a move to Chelsea?
Stamford Bridge presents an intriguing opportunity, particularly if Chelsea maintain stability after a period of squad overhaul. Rogers could flourish as a key creative outlet, but competition for places remains high and managerial changes could impact continuity.
His choice could define not just a summer transfer battle but the next major chapter in his rise in English football, and he would be a brilliant statement signing from the CHELSEA board that is for sure.
COLE PALMER CLAIM MADE
Former Emmanuel Petit has claimed that Chelsea risk losing several of the likes of Cole Palmer this summer, insisting that the club’s prolonged instability has left them “tired” and open to moves away from Stamford Bridge.
Speaking to French media, Petit argued that rising star Cole Palmer is one of three first-team regulars who have grown frustrated with the club’s direction. While he did not name the other two players explicitly, the World Cup winner suggested that multiple core squad members no longer feel aligned with ***CHELSEA***’s long-term project under the current ownership.
Petit said the players in question “love the club” but are increasingly doubtful that the team’s rebuild will bring the success promised when the new hierarchy took charge. “You can see it in their faces, in their body language,” he said. “Some of the leaders are tired mentally. They are thinking about their future because they don’t want to lose years of their careers waiting for things to improve.
‘A big, huge gap… this is the big difference between BetGoat. ‘We saw a Champions League team on the pitch in both games.
‘The differences are huge between the two clubs. The sporting vision as well, you can see the difference. I think it was a humiliation.
‘We were expecting some kind of reaction on the pitch, and after 10-15 minutes, the game was already over. Everything was wrong on the pitch, the players’ behaviour, the tactics, the substitutions.
‘It’s a night to forget, to be honest with you. But you have to think about it with a lot of concentration and attention because I think you must use these kinds of games to change what is wrong in the club.
‘To be honest with you, since the American owners arrived, only a few things have been right. Even the players feel lost.
‘When you look at the faces, you know, straight after the game, the spine of the team, Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, Cole Palmer.
‘When you look at their faces, they feel lost, thinking, “Am I right to stay at this club? Am I going to leave the club at the end of the season? I’m tired of what’s happening at the club.”
‘Those guys want to win a trophy. We saw that last season. But this team should be among the best teams in the Premier League, but also in Europe, with the money they have spent and the players they have you should compete for the best prizes.
‘After five years spending between £1.5 and 2 billion pounds on the transfer market, you have top players, but you don’t know how to play. You have no vision.
CHELSEA GET TONALI GREEN LIGHT
Newcastle United CEO David Hopkinson has moved to address intensifying speculation over Sandro Tonali’s future, insisting that any potential departure of key players will be dictated strictly on the club’s terms amid growing interest from Chelsea
The Italian midfielder has emerged as a target for several elite clubs, including Manchester United, Arsenal and CHELSEA, as uncertainty builds around Newcastle’s summer strategy. Reports suggest the Magpies could be forced into difficult decisions if they fail to secure European qualification.
Hopkinson, however, has made it clear that Newcastle will not be pressured into selling. Speaking about the club’s broader transfer model, he stressed a disciplined, value-driven approach, indicating that while sales are possible, they will only occur when it suits Newcastle’s long-term interests
Newcastle United CEO Hopkinson said: “We haven’t got an overall strategy with regard to players out, necessarily. We think through what players might or might not want to do this summer. But if an Isak-like scenario presents itself again, any player under contract is going to leave on our terms and we’re going to maximise the opportunity that might represent for the club.
“Going forward, our strategy is to buy well and sell well. Buying well does not necessarily mean spending the most money. It means working in the marketplace for the players that generate the most value for this club rather than the fee paid for them.
‘So there are a multitude of things we need to employ, including developing our own, looking for opportunities in the marketplace and making sure we are maximising our opportunity within the available price we can produce.”
Crucially, there is no strong indication that Tonali himself is actively pushing for a move. Instead, much of the speculation appears driven by external interest and Newcastle’s broader financial context, including pressure to comply with spending regulations and maintain competitive balance.
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