Chelsea Monitoring Rogers Contract Renewal Negotiations with Aston Villa

Chelsea continues to follow the developments of Aston Villa's negotiations with attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers regarding the renewal of his contract, according to Sky Sports.

The 23-year-old English player has attracted the interest of major clubs such as Chelsea, Arsenal, and Tottenham during the summer transfer window, but Aston Villa has insisted on high financial demands that prevented his departure.

Aston Villa's management is seeking to renew Rogers' contract for the second time in less than a year, after he signed a new contract last November, amid the club's desire to amend the contract terms and add a release clause that facilitates his future sale, as part of the club's strategy to align with profitability and sustainability rules.

It is worth noting that Rogers previously worked under the management of Enzo Maresca, the current head coach of Chelsea, during their time together at the Manchester City Academy, which increases the likelihood of the Blues moving to sign him in the upcoming period.