Chelsea keen on Aston Villa and England star Morgan Rogers | OneFootball

Chelsea are one of the clubs keen on signing Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers, according to the Athletic.

Rogers enjoyed a brilliant campaign with Villa, helping them win the UEFA Europa League and qualifying for the Champions League.

He ticks Chelsea’s boxes, with the club aiming to sign a versatile attacker. Rogers is naturally an attacking midfielder, but can also play from the flanks.

The Blues also want a player who is a ready-made starter and accustomed to a hectic schedule, further underlining their interest in the Villa star.

They have already held talks with his representatives, but face competition from Premier League rivals Arsenal and Manchester United for his signature.

Paris Saint-Germain are also considering a move for Rogers and would be encouraged by his willingness to play abroad. However, they need to offload a player before making a move.

Villa have placed a £90 million valuation on the England international and are already exploring the market for his replacement.

Rogers’ involvement at the World Cup with England may not hinder a deal. Manager Thomas Tuchel has stated that players are free to complete transfers, provided they do not hinder match preparation.

It now remains to be seen whether the West Bromwich Albion academy graduate would choose his next destination during the tournament.

Chelsea’s failure to qualify for the Champions League may affect their pursuit of Rogers, both in terms of the player’s desire to join and the financial cost of completing a deal.

If a deal goes through, it would send a message that the west London side remain an attractive destination for top players, despite not qualifying for Europe’s elite club competition.