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Published : 19 Jul 2026, 02:50 AM
Chelsea have agreed a club-record £117 million deal to sign England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, BBC Sport reports.
The 23-year-old is set to sign a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge, with the option of a further year.
He will undergo a medical on Monday after returning from England duty at the 2026 World Cup.
BBC Sport noted that the transfer will establish a new record fee for an English player, eclipsing the £116 million Manchester City agreed to pay Nottingham Forest for midfielder Elliot Anderson earlier this summer.
The deal also makes Rogers the most expensive signing in Chelsea's history, surpassing the £107 million spent on Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez in 2023.
The high-profile acquisition arrives as newly appointed Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso looks to shape his squad ahead of the upcoming Premier League campaign.
