Despite already adding to the attacking reinforcements with the signings of Joao Pedro, Liam Delap, and Estevao, there could be even more movement from Chelsea in this summer window. The newly-crowned world champions are reportedly ready to “immediately trigger a big” for a Premier League attacker if conditions are met.
Nicolas Jackson Sale Could Spur Chelsea Movement for Stellar Attacker
Report From Matt Law
Speaking on the London is Blue podcast, reliable journalist Matt Law reports that Aston Villa could play a key role in things. According to Law, if Unai Emery’s side were interested in signing Nicolas Jackson, it would trigger a response by the Blues to bid for attacking star Morgan Rogers.
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Rogers is a versatile talent who could play out wide or through the middle, adding to the building number of pieces that Enzo Maresca can move around behind his striker, something we saw used well in their Club World Cup Campaign.
Is Morgan Rogers Worth It?
The Aston Villa man had a pretty strong season for them and is well respected by analysts. One such tactician recently indicated that Rogers would be an incredible signing for Chelsea as he is a “physical monster“, capable in half spaces, and could ease some of the pressure and attention on star player Cole Palmer.
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In just 70 appearances for the Villans, the Englishman has grabbed 17 goals and a further 16 assists playing across the front line for Emery. He has played centrally but also was effective moving out wide. What will appeal to Mareca is that Rogers is one of the best in Europe’s top five leagues for successful take-ons per 90 as well as assits, tanking above the 75th percentile in both statistics.
He is the kind of dribbler that could compete with Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, the aforementioned Estevao, and Pedro Neto for a spot on the wings with Noni Madueke already getting the “here he go” treatment for a move to Arsenal.
