{"id":25191,"date":"2025-10-18T02:34:27","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T06:34:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/10\/18\/source-chelsea-vie-for-top-spot-in-liverpool-bid-for-23-year-old-ahead-of-january-window\/"},"modified":"2025-10-18T02:34:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T06:34:27","slug":"source-chelsea-vie-for-top-spot-in-liverpool-bid-for-23-year-old-ahead-of-january-window","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/10\/18\/source-chelsea-vie-for-top-spot-in-liverpool-bid-for-23-year-old-ahead-of-january-window\/","title":{"rendered":"Source: Chelsea vie for top spot in Liverpool bid for 23-year-old ahead of January window"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/10\/18\/source-chelsea-vie-for-top-spot-in-liverpool-bid-for-23-year-old-ahead-of-january-window\/#Chelsea_keen_to_sign_Morgan_Rodgers\" >Chelsea keen to sign Morgan Rodgers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/10\/18\/source-chelsea-vie-for-top-spot-in-liverpool-bid-for-23-year-old-ahead-of-january-window\/#Other_clubs_are_also_paying_attention_to_Rodgers\" >Other clubs are also paying attention to Rodgers.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca watches during Chelsea&#8217;s training session. (Photo by Alex Broadway\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Aston Villa attacking midfielder Morgan Rodgers has emerged as one of the players to watch in the upcoming winter transfer window.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The club have reportedly set their asking price at around \u00a380 million, a figure that will test the interest and financial resources of both the Premier League giants and Europe&#8217;s top teams.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chelsea_keen_to_sign_Morgan_Rodgers\"><\/span>Chelsea keen to sign Morgan Rodgers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This was revealed by a person close to the player&#8217;s situation. <em><strong>catch off side<\/strong><\/em>    Chelsea are currently thought to be the frontrunners in the race to sign Rodgers. The London club have identified him as a key target in their 2026 team plans, with the aim of strengthening their attacking midfield options.<\/p>\n<p>Technical staff believe Rodgers is well suited to both the intensity of the Premier League and the competitive demands of European football. Chelsea&#8217;s interest is not just short-term. They are also considering his long-term development potential.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_clubs_are_also_paying_attention_to_Rodgers\"><\/span>Other clubs are also paying attention to Rodgers.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Morgan-Rogers-warming-up-for-England-414x321.jpg.webp 414w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Morgan-Rogers-warming-up-for-England-630x488.jpg.webp 630w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Morgan-Rogers-warming-up-for-England-768x595.jpg.webp 768w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Morgan-Rogers-warming-up-for-England-770x597.jpg.webp 770w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Morgan-Rogers-warming-up-for-England-900x698.jpg.webp 900w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Morgan-Rogers-warming-up-for-England.jpg.webp 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width:1230px) 770px, (min-width:1020px) 630px, (min-width:900px) 880px, (min-width:680px) 97vw, (min-width:414px) 414px, 100vw\"><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Morgan Rogers warming up for England (Photo by Michael Regan\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Paris Saint-Germain were impressed by Rodgers&#8217; performance against Rodgers last season and have been monitoring him closely ever since. The French powerhouse club is reportedly preparing for a possible transfer. Liverpool are also one of the clubs in the race and are monitoring the situation closely.<\/p>\n<p>However, Aston Villa have made it clear that they will not sell Rodgers easily. The player was linked with Manchester City during the summer, but talks failed to materialize. Interest from Arsenal and Tottenham waned due to Villa&#8217;s high valuation, and concrete negotiations were not possible.<\/p>\n<p>From a financial perspective, the \u00a380 million price tag represents a top-tier investment in both the Premier League and European markets. Depending on how the club assesses Rodgers&#8217; age and potential, this number could be seen as a calculated chance or a risky gamble.<\/p>\n<p>The playmaker showed he is capable of competing at the highest level last season, scoring 14 goals and providing 16 assists in all competitions. A move to Chelsea could be a big step in his career. Playing alongside top players at the London club will allow him to further develop and realize his potential.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca watches during Chelsea&#8217;s training session. (Photo by Alex Broadway\/Getty Images) Aston Villa attacking midfielder Morgan Rodgers has emerged as one of the players to watch in the upcoming winter transfer window. 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