Former Liverpool star, Emile Heskey has reportedly urged Chelsea to ditch their transfer plan of signing of signing Aston Villa attacking midfielder, Morgan Rogers this summer transfer window.
With the arrival of Kendry Paez, Mamadou Sarr, Dario Essugo, Estevao, Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, and Jamie Gittens before mid-July, the Blues have already spent more than £200 million this summer.
Although their victory at the Club World Cup earlier this month gave them a financial boost, Enzo Maresca’s side are still active in the summer transfer market.
According to a report earlier this week, Chelsea have made Rogers, a star for Aston Villa, their “top target.” The Blues are reportedly encouraged by Unai Emery’s desire to sign Nicolas Jackson.
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According to the report, Villa are believed to be seeking for roughly £80 million for the England international, and a “Villa bid for Jackson would trigger an immediate formal offer from Chelsea for Rogers.”
However according to Football 365, former Premier League striker Heskey maintains that since Rogers is “going to be behind” Cole Palmer in the hierarchy, a transfer for him seems odd, particularly given the cost.
What Did Heskey Say About Chelsea’s Interest In Rogers?
Heskey told BestBettingSites.co.uk: “I think he’s ready. But it’d be interesting to see Chelsea try to get him, because Villa don’t really need to be selling their prize assets.
“But we keep coming back to PSR, and clubs will now always way up a good offer for their players, and selling Rogers might help them balance the books, and he’s one of their most valuable players.
“I’m not sure where he’d fit in with Chelsea right now, though, even if Raheem Sterling and Noni Madueke go. He’s going to be behind Cole Palmer in the pecking order.”
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