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Chelsea signs Rogers, Villa in talks for Garnacho loan

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 3:25 PM

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

Chelsea signs Rogers, Villa in talks for Garnacho loan
Summary

Chelsea has acquired Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for £117m, marking a significant transfer. Concurrently, Aston Villa is negotiating a loan for Alejandro Garnacho, seeking to avoid UEFA regulations concerning swap deals. The loan could include a conditional obligation to buy, but detailed interpretations of UEFA’s stipulations will play a role in the arrangement. This follows Villa's past experiences with loan agreements, looking to retain flexibility in their roster decisions moving forward.

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  • •Chelsea signs Morgan Rogers for £117m from Aston Villa
  • •Aston Villa pursuing a loan for Alejandro Garnacho
  • •Loan arrangement could include a conditional obligation to buy
  • •Clubs need to navigate UEFA's squad cost ratio regulations
  • •Previous loan agreements raise questions for Villa's future deals
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  • 3:25 PMYahoo Sports — Garnacho, Rogers and two clubs trying to balance the books
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How can Chelsea afford Morgan Rogers? And why are Aston Villa pursuing a loan for Alejandro Garnacho rather than buying him?

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