Morgan Rogers has opened up on the pivotal role Xabi Alonso played in his decision to complete a blockbuster move to Chelsea. The versatile attacker, who arrives from Aston Villa as a new British record signing, admitted that the chance to work under the Spanish tactician and reunite with his "best friend" Cole Palmer made the choice an easy one.
Chelsea have officially confirmed the landmark signing of Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa in a deal worth a staggering £117 million ($157m). The 23-year-old forward arrives at Stamford Bridge as the most expensive British player in history, surpassing the previous record recently set in this frantic summer window.
And so the 2026 World Cup has come to a close after an enthralling 39 days that saw Spain get their hands on the trophy. Throughout the showpiece tournament in North America, GOAL, in association with eToro, has been tracking the value of some of the world's most sought-after talents. Did their price rise or plummet? Check out the final standings of our unique player value tracker to find out...
Aston Villa have reportedly held surprise discussions regarding a move for Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho after sanctioning Morgan Rogers' departure. Unai Emery's side are set to receive a windfall from Rogers' record-breaking £117 million switch to Stamford Bridge, and have immediately started searching for high-profile attacking reinforcements.
Chelsea have reached an agreement with Aston Villa to sign Morgan Rogers in a deal worth a staggering £117 million. The 23-year-old playmaker has opted for Stamford Bridge over Premier League rivals Arsenal after being enticed by the project under new head coach Xabi Alonso.
Morgan Rogers has hit back at the "ridiculous" pre-World Cup narrative that suggested Jude Bellingham should be dropped from the England starting XI. The Real Madrid superstar has been the standout performer for the Three Lions in North America, silencing critics with a series of match-winning displays under Thomas Tuchel.
Morgan Rogers has seen a big-money transfer away from Aston Villa speculated on - potentially at £130 million ($175m) - but Stan Collymore has told GOAL why the likes of Phil Foden and Eberechi Eze are unlikely to be targeted as potential replacements for their fellow England international. Unai Emery is expected to bolster his ranks with a different type of player.
England midfielder Morgan Rogers was handed an unexpected surprise during his latest media duties at the team's World Cup training base in Kansas City. The 23-year-old was hilariously put on the spot when international team-mate Djed Spence gatecrashed the press room to demand answers regarding the squad's true sprint king.
Tony Cascarino has admitted to GOAL that “big players have always moved”, but the former Aston Villa striker is still annoyed at the slightly baffling situation that sees Morgan Rogers generating intense transfer talk. The England international is seeing a big-money move to Arsenal speculated on, with the Villans needing to sanction sales in order to comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).
Arsenal are being heavily linked with Morgan Rogers so could it be a case of one in, one out at Emirates Stadium as the Aston Villa playmaker replaces Martin Odegaard in Mikel Arteta’s plans? Stefan Schwarz has reacted to that surprising transfer talk during an exclusive interview with GOAL, with the former Gunners midfielder expecting the club’s Premier League title-winning captain to stick around for now.
Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit has expressed his absolute shock at the reported £130 million ($172m) valuation placed on Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers. The former Gunners midfielder described the figure as a "ridiculous amount of money" as Mikel Arteta continues to weigh up a record-breaking move for the England international.
Aston Villa have slapped a staggering £130 million price tag on star man Morgan Rogers as interest from Premier League giants Arsenal and Chelsea continues to intensify. The Villans are determined to keep hold of their talisman, setting a valuation that would shatter the British transfer record for the England international.
It’s time for the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup, which means it’s time for penalty shootout drama. Generally, England have a terrible reputation when it comes to spot-kicks, winning just four of the 11 shootouts they’ve participated in. But the signs suggest the tide is turning, with three of those wins coming in their last four.
Arsenal have been handed a significant reality check in their pursuit of Morgan Rogers, with the Premier League champions informed that it will take a sensational nine-figure sum to prise the playmaker away from Villa Park. Mikel Arteta is desperate to freshen up his midfield options following another successful domestic campaign, but the cost of landing one of the league's brightest talents is set to test the Gunners' resolve.
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