Understand Chelsea pitched to Morgan Rogers as a left-wing starter. Rogers equally comfortable and impressive as a number ten, and his versatility part of the appeal to Chelsea, but told he is joining under the impression he'll play on the left, and alongside Cole Palmer.
Along with Xabi Alonso, Behdad Eghbali played a key role in convincing Rogers to join.๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
๐จ BREAKING: Chelsea set to sign Morgan Rogers after reaching an agreement with Aston Villa worth ยฃ117m. 6+1 contract as @David_Ornstein called.
Arsenal were also in talks, but Rogers has picked Chelsea.
More on Morgan Rogers' move to Chelsea. Medical scheduled for Monday.
Chelsea moved quickly to strike a deal with Aston Villa anticipating a bid from Arsenal.
ยฃ117m fee, ยฃ1m more than Elliot Anderson's move to Manchester City.
Rogers made it clear he wanted Chelsea after speaking to Xabi Alonso. He links up with close friend Cole Palmer.
Arsenal have other attacking targets, including Julian Alvarez and Junior Kroupi, while appreciation remains for Bradley Barcola, who is also a Liverpool target.๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ