Chelsea end pursuit of Morgan Rogers amid high asking price
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 9:40 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Chelsea have opted to abandon their interest in Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers as they seek to bolster their left wing this summer. The club is unwilling to meet Villa's £130 million asking price and faces competition from several top teams including Arsenal and Manchester City. Chelsea is reportedly considering West Ham's Crysencio Summerville as an alternative, although they will also have to contend with interest from Arsenal and Liverpool. Summerville impressed during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and could provide the quality Chelsea desires on the left flank.
- •Chelsea has given up on signing Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa.
- •The reported asking price for Rogers is £130 million.
- •Crysencio Summerville is a target for Chelsea after Rogers.
- •Chelsea has competition for Summerville from multiple Premier League clubs.
- •Summerville scored five goals in the last Premier League season.
- 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea concede defeat in pursuit of Morgan Rogers
"Chelsea have been linked with a move for Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers as they look to strengthen the left wing this summer.The Athletic claim that Chelsea have given up on their pursuit of the Engla...
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