- Chelsea eyeing move for Rogers
- Aston Villa might be forced to sell their star player
- Villa desperate to return to the Champions League
AFPChelsea target shock transfer for Cole Palmer's close friend Morgan Rogers as Blues look to take advantage of Aston Villa's financial situation
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Peacock Premium
✅ Streams roughly 175 exclusive live matches per season that are completely blacked out on traditional TV.
✅ Acts as the league's US archive, providing full on-demand match replays shortly after every live broadcast concludes.
✅ Streams the popular "Goal Rush" whip-around show, which jumps between live highlights during the packed Saturday 10:00 a.m. ET window.
Monthly from$12.99
Budget Cord-Cutter
Sling TV
✅ Provides nationwide access to USA Network, securing the primary cable home for the league's linear broadcasts.
✅ Includes access to live, local NBC affiliates for the marquee weekend matches in designated major media markets.
✅ Serves as the cheapest way to access live cable TV sports channels without paying for a bloated traditional bundle.
Monthly from$45.99
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DirecTV
✅ Carries both USA Network and your local NBC station, ensuring you get every nationally televised match.
✅ Includes unlimited cloud DVR storage so you can easily record and save early morning fixtures.
✅ Replicates the classic set-top box feel with a familiar channel guide, making it easy to channel-surf on weekend mornings.
Over 28 months$79.99
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Peacock Premium
✅ Streams roughly 175 exclusive live matches per season that are completely blacked out on traditional TV.
✅ Acts as the league's US archive, providing full on-demand match replays shortly after every live broadcast concludes.
✅ Streams the popular "Goal Rush" whip-around show, which jumps between live highlights during the packed Saturday 10:00 a.m. ET window.
Monthly from$12.99
Getty ImagesWHAT HAPPENED?
Rogers quickly cemented his place in Unai Emery's starting line-up after joining Villa from Middlesbrough in early 2024. In the current campaign, the attacking midfielder has scored 14 goals, provided 13 assists and played a key role in the team reaching the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
AFPTHE BIGGER PICTURE
While the Villans consider Rogers to be an integral part of the team and are not thinking of parting ways with him this summer, their financial vulnerability might force them to offload some of their key men in the upcoming summer transfer window. According to The Independent, under the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), Villa have spent more than 90 per cent of their revenues on their wage bill. While reaching the last-eight stage in the Champions League has certainly helped financially, Emery's men may need to qualify for the 2025-26 edition to avoid being forced to sell.
Getty Images SportWHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?
Enzo Maresca's side will be back in action this Thursday as they take on Djurgarden in the first leg of their Conference League semi-final. Another busy summer lies ahead beyond the Premier League season.
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