Chelsea are on the verge of completing the most expensive piece of domestic transfer business this summer, after reaching a deal to sign forward Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa.
The 23-year-old England international has agreed personal terms on a lucrative six-year contract at Stamford Bridge, with the total transfer package valued at a staggering £117m.
Rogers is scheduled to undergo his specialised medical screening on Monday before completing the paperwork at Cobham.
The blockbusting acquisition represents a massive coup for incoming Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso, who has prioritised attacking reinforcements to inject creative flexibility into his frontline ahead of the fresh campaign.
The massive financial payout will deliver a significant secondary windfall to Championship outfit Middlesbrough, who protected their interests by inserting a 20% sell on clause into the deal that originally took Rogers to Villa Park in 2024.
