Biggest buy of the window: Chelsea close in on ABSURD fee deal 💰
Chelsea is finalizing a £117 million transfer for Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, marking one of the largest fees in football history. The 23-year-old midfielder is expected to sign a long-term contract through 2032 following medical evaluations.
Why it matters
This transfer highlights the escalating financial stakes in professional football and the aggressive recruitment strategies of top Premier League clubs.
Biggest buy of the window: Chelsea close in on ABSURD fee deal 💰 OneFootball Sat, July 18, 2026 at 6:41 p.m. UTC · 1 min read Chelsea moved forward this Saturday (18) with the signing of attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers.
The information was reported by journalist David Ornstein of The Athletic.
According to him, the deal with Aston Villa involves a payment of £117 million.
The 23-year-old player will sign a contract with Chelsea until 2032 and is expected to undergo medical tests on Monday (20).
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