Chelsea ‘frontrunners’ ahead of Liverpool to sign £80m star – report

Chelsea are reportedly the ‘frontrunners’ to signal Liverpool goal and Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers, as per Caught Offside.

Though the Blues have spent large cash since Todd Boehly’s takeover, they lack high quality choices within the attacking division. Enzo Maresca has been handed Liam Delap and João Pedro as striker choices, though the previous Ipswich City star has been out injured.

However, they bought Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Gittens this summer season to bolster the flanks. However the duo continues to be younger and desires time to develop; aside from them, Chelsea have Pedro Neto as the one different winger.

Within the artistic midfield place, Cole Palmer has established himself as an undisputed starter. Nevertheless, he has been out injured in latest weeks, and Facundo Buonanotte is the one specialist No.10 possibility they need to assist the English.

The Argentinian has joined on a mortgage deal and is predicted to return to Brighton on the finish of this season. So, it seems Maresca is planning to strengthen the CAM place by buying a flexible participant.

Caught Offside declare that Chelsea have recognized Rogers as a key goal, as their recruitment crew imagine he has the qualities to flourish on the highest degree.

Battle

Nevertheless, the West London membership aren’t the one membership within the 23-year-old as Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool are additionally eager on securing his providers.

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur beforehand expressed their curiosity in him, however having recognized Aston Villa need round £80m to let him go away, they’ve cooled their curiosity. At present, Chelsea are the ‘frontrunners’ forward of PSG and Liverpool to seal the deal.

Liverpool bolstered the CAM place by buying Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen for an enormous charge this summer season. Nevertheless, he has had a gradual begin this season.

However, following Luis Diaz’s departure, Arne Slot has been left with Cody Gakpo and Federico Chiesa as left-wing choices. Nevertheless, neither participant has managed to fill the Colombian’s void to this point this season.

Rogers is a No.10 by trait however can also be comfy on the left flank. He’s a proficient participant and has showcased his qualities within the Premier League in latest instances.

So, he can be a terrific coup for Chelsea or Liverpool ought to both membership ultimately handle to safe his providers.