Rogers arrives for £117m medical
Morgan Rogers is at Cobham. The Aston Villa forward arrived Monday morning for his Chelsea medical ahead of a British-record £117m move, Sky Sports confirms (6). The deal is not done yet, but it is close. Arsenal were reportedly "stunned" by the move, with Chelsea and Xabi Alonso having tracked Rogers for years (2).
Merson calls it 'a huge mistake'
Not everyone is sold. Paul Merson has called the Rogers signing "a huge mistake" and said it "isn't what Chelsea need" (3). No elaboration on what exactly Chelsea do need, but the pundit's take will sharpen the debate around a deal of this size.
Joe Cole: Enzo could be sold next
Joe Cole likes the Rogers signing, calling it a "really good signing" (4). But the former Chelsea midfielder thinks the club may now have to sell Enzo Fernandez to balance things out. Alonso has publicly said he wants Enzo to stay, so that clash is worth watching.
Chelsea Women sign Malard for £850,000
Melvine Malard is a Chelsea player. The France forward joins Chelsea Women from Manchester United for £850,000 (5). "I'm here to win trophies," Malard said after the move was confirmed (7). Sonia Bompastor gets a proven attacker at a modest price.
What else could happen this week
Busy days ahead. Beyond Rogers' medical, a deal for Maxence Lacroix is reportedly done, and more movement is expected before the week is out (8). The window is picking up speed.
Fan reactions
The Rogers medical photo has the subreddit buzzing, with fans split between excitement over the ambition and nerves about the fee. The Malard signing is getting a warmer, quieter reception, many see it as smart business at £850,000. Join the debate.
