Overview

• Chelsea are preparing an £80 million offer for Morgan Rogers as they look to reinforce their attacking midfield options.
• The proposed deal may include sending forward Nicolas Jackson to Villa Park in a player-plus-cash exchange to help Aston Villa meet PSR requirements.
• Aston Villa’s high wage-to-revenue ratio has triggered Premier League profit and sustainability rules, forcing Unai Emery’s side to consider offloading key players.
• Negotiations for RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons remain at a more advanced stage, making him Chelsea’s top midfield priority over Rogers.
• Tottenham have also shown interest in signing Rogers, with some reports valuing the England international closer to £100 million.