Chelsea agrees to sign Morgan Rogers as Arsenal negotiations fall short
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 7:35 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Morgan Rogers, a target for Arsenal this summer, is set to join Chelsea after the clubs could not agree on a transfer fee with Aston Villa. Arsenal viewed Rogers as a key addition to their squad, while he expressed interest in the move. Reports indicate Rogers had initially communicated his desire to join Arsenal, but a substantial bid from Chelsea led Villa to accept the offer. Arsenal ultimately withdrew from negotiations, allowing Chelsea to finalize the transfer. Official confirmation of the deal is expected soon.
- •Arsenal aimed to sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa this summer
- •Chelsea submitted a British record bid, accepted by Aston Villa
- •Arsenal withdrew from negotiations after failing to match Chelsea's offer
- •Rogers had previously indicated his interest in joining Arsenal
- 7:35 PMYahoo Sports — How Arsenal lost Morgan Rogers to Chelsea this summer
"Morgan Rogers was one of the players Arsenal were keen to add to their squad during this transfer window, and the attacker was also interested in making the move from Aston Villa to the Emirates Stadi...
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