Chelsea prepares for Morgan Rogers' impact alongside Cole Palmer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 8:08 AM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Morgan Rogers is set to join Chelsea, ending a two-year pursuit by the club. His arrival comes after Chelsea's 10th-place finish in the Premier League, signaling the club's continued appeal for top talent despite missing out on European football. Both Rogers and star attacker Cole Palmer have been described as best friends, having progressed through Manchester City's academy together. There are questions about how they will fit into new manager Alonso's system, which may involve employing them in various attacking positions. The competition for playing time will also include new signing Geovany Quenda and others, as Chelsea prepares for a one-game-per-week schedule next season.
- •Morgan Rogers joins Chelsea after two years of interest.
- •His transfer follows Chelsea's 10th-place Premier League finish.
- •Rogers and Cole Palmer are best friends from Manchester City's academy.
- •Competition for minutes includes new signing Geovany Quenda.
- •Alonso's tactical approach remains uncertain as the season approaches.
- 8:08 AMYahoo Sports — How will 'best friends' play in same team?
"Morgan Rogers has been a Chelsea target for more than two years, although the move coming now is something of a surprise given the club's 10th-placed Premier League finish last season. It also suggests Stamford Bridge remains an attractive destination for some of the Premier League's leading talents. The pressing question, though, is how Rogers will fit into the side, and what impact his arrival will have on star attacker Cole Palmer.
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