Chelsea could use Cole Palmer to seal deal for Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers

Blues hope star’s close friendship with Rogers will help break transfer deadlock

Chelsea are ramping up efforts to sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, and could use a surprising strategy to seal the deal enlisting star player Cole Palmer, who shares a close friendship with the 22-year-old striker.

Chelsea Targeting Morgan Rogers for 2025/26 Squad

Fresh off their stunning Club World Cup victory over PSG, Chelsea are pushing to strengthen their squad even further ahead of the 2025/26 season. The club has already spent over €243 million on signings including Estêvão, Kendry Páez, and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens but their transfer ambitions don’t stop there.

According to Football Transfers, Morgan Rogers is high on Enzo Maresca’s wishlist, but negotiations have proven difficult. Aston Villa are standing firm, citing the player’s contract which runs until June 2030.

Cole Palmer Could Be Key in Negotiations

With talks stalling, Chelsea are now considering a personal touch: using Cole Palmer’s relationship with Rogers to help sway the player’s decision. The pair are reportedly best friends, and the Blues believe Palmer could convince Rogers to push for a move to Stamford Bridge.

If Rogers expresses a desire to leave, Villa may be forced to reconsider, especially if the player makes his intentions clear something clubs are often reluctant to resist in modern football.

Chelsea Open to Including Players in Deal

Adding to the intrigue, reports from TEAMtalk suggest that Chelsea may also offer Andrey Santos or another squad player as part of a swap deal to sweeten the terms for Villa. This could help bring down Rogers’ price tag while satisfying both sides of the negotiation.

The situation is evolving quickly, and updates on the potential transfer are expected soon as Chelsea look to finalize their preseason business.