Morgan Rogers Chelsea Transfer moves closer as the Aston Villa midfielder completes medicals ahead of a record £117m switch to Stamford Bridge

Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers has moved closer to completing a record-breaking transfer to Chelsea after arriving for medical examinations ahead of a proposed £117m move to Stamford Bridge.

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The 23-year-old England international underwent medical checks on Monday morning, with a successful outcome expected to clear the way for him to sign a six-year contract with Chelsea, including an option to extend the agreement until 2033.

The Transfer comes shortly after the midfielder returned from the United States following England’s third-place finish at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Chelsea accelerated negotiations to secure Rogers’ signature after beating competition from Arsenal, who had identified the Aston Villa star as their preferred attacking target but were unwilling to match the reported fee.

If completed, the deal will set a new British transfer record for a footballer, highlighting Chelsea’s continued willingness to invest heavily in elite young talent.

Rogers has developed into one of the Premier League’s most highly rated attacking midfielders since joining Aston Villa, earning recognition for his creativity, physical strength and ability to operate in advanced positions.

The move represents another major step in Chelsea’s strategy of building a squad around young, high-value players capable of competing at the highest level over multiple seasons.

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The final stages of the transfer are now expected to be completed in the coming days once the medical process and formal documentation are concluded.