🚨 Chelsea Transfer News: Cole Palmer’s Bond With Morgan Rogers Sparks €100m Move Rumors
London, September 30, 2025 – Chelsea’s transfer radar is heating up after Cole Palmer revealed that Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers is one of his closest friends in football—just as reports emerge that the Blues are preparing a massive €100 million bid for the winger next summer.
Rogers, 23, enjoyed a breakthrough campaign last season with 30 goal contributions in 54 appearances. His long-standing friendship with Palmer, built during their academy days at Manchester City, is now fueling speculation that Chelsea could gain a decisive advantage over Arsenal and Tottenham in the transfer race.
During a Nike “Feed the Phantom” interview on Sky Sports, Palmer name-dropped Rogers alongside Tosin Adarabioyo and Cesare Casadei as part of his inner circle. “Morgan’s like a brother—we still talk every day. If he ends up anywhere near London…” Palmer teased, before smiling and trailing off. The clip quickly went viral, hitting 2.5 million views on X within hours and sparking trending hashtags #PalmerRogers and #CFCTransferBoost.
Chelsea’s Transfer Strategy
Chelsea first tested Villa’s resolve in July with a £70m approach, which was swiftly rejected. But reports suggest Todd Boehly’s board is prepared to return in 2026 with a nine-figure bid—potentially including a player-plus-cash offer, with Kendry Páez and other Cobham graduates mentioned as possible makeweights.
While Unai Emery insists Rogers is “untouchable,” financial pressures linked to PSR restrictions could force Villa to reconsider, especially after heavy spending on players like Amadou Onana.
Why Chelsea Want Rogers
Under Enzo Maresca, Chelsea’s attack has lacked balance. Injuries, Moises Caicedo’s suspension, and the sale of Noni Madueke to Arsenal have left the right flank thin. With Palmer sidelined, creativity has dipped, and Maresca is searching for solutions.
Rogers offers exactly what Chelsea need: pace, versatility, and one of the Premier League’s highest key-pass rates among wingers. Add in his off-field chemistry with Palmer, and pundits like Joe Cole believe the duo could be Chelsea’s “X-factor.”
Fans and Dressing Room Buzz
The Chelsea fanbase is already split between excitement and impatience:
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“Palmer just gave the green light. Get it done, Boehly.”
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“Imagine Palmer and Rogers linking up again—deadly.”
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“€100m is steep, but chemistry like that? Worth it.”
Even Maresca hinted at the potential move after the 3-1 loss to Brighton, saying: “Friends who push each other always raise the team.”
The Bigger Picture
For Chelsea, signing Rogers would align perfectly with Boehly’s vision of investing in young English talent while giving Palmer a trusted partner on the pitch. For Aston Villa, the deal could unlock vital funds. For fans, it could be the beginning of a new Stamford Bridge era built on academy bonds and attacking chemistry.
From Manchester City academy teammates to potential Stamford Bridge partners, Palmer and Rogers might just become the duo that reshapes Chelsea’s frontline.