Morgan Rogers is a Chelsea player, British record £117m
It is done. Morgan Rogers has signed for Chelsea from Aston Villa for £117 million, the biggest fee ever paid for a British player (1) (2) (5). The 23-year-old forward put pen to paper on a seven-year contract on Monday (6).
"For me, Chelsea are the biggest club in London and a club I've always admired since I was a kid," Rogers said. "I'm really excited about the project with the new manager, the players we've got and where the club is heading" (5) (9).
He goes straight into Xabi Alonso's squad as the marquee signing of the new era.
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Left-back search turns to Archie Brown
Chelsea are looking at Fenerbahçe left-back Archie Brown (10). The 23-year-old Englishman is also on Atlético Madrid's radar. With Alonso reshaping the squad, this is one to watch.
Rashford race: Chelsea, Arsenal and Spurs in the mix
Marcus Rashford is wanted by three London clubs. Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham are all reportedly interested (11). No formal bid yet, and it remains at the rumour stage, but your club are in the conversation.
Fan reactions
Chelsea fans online are split between excitement and sticker shock. The £117m figure has dominated every thread, with plenty of banter about the price tag alongside genuine buzz about what Rogers brings under Alonso. The rejected £64m bid for Alex Scott at Bournemouth has also surfaced, with supporters reading it as a sign the club are not finished spending this window.
