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Xabi Alonso could make a move for Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers as he plots his first signing as Chelsea manager.<\/strong><\/p>\n Alonso was officially named as Chelsea\u2019s new manager this week with the Spaniard to take charge from July 1st. The 44-year-old will be tasked with overhauling a Chelsea squad that has fallen below expectations during the current campaign.<\/p>\n According to talkSPORT, Chelsea are considering firming up long-term interest in Rogers. The England international is highly-rated at Chelsea and the Blues view Rogers as an ideal option to fill the number ten role in Alonso\u2019s preferred 3-4-2-1 system.<\/p>\n Effortlessly Morgan Rogers \ud83e\udd76 pic.twitter.com\/kLa2t8Tila<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) December 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Rogers has scored 10 goals and laid on six assists in the Premier League this season to help Aston Villa to Champions League qualification.<\/p>\n Despite that achievement, Villa could still sanction his sale if an offer is received north of \u00a380m to help the club remain compliant with financial rules.<\/p>\n Chelsea are not alone in pursuing Rogers, with\u00a0Manchester United, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain all interested. The Blues are also likely to be without the attraction of Champions League football, which could hinder hopes.<\/p>\n Read \u2013\u00a0Chelsea name Xabi Alonso as head coach on four-year deal<\/strong><\/p>\n See more \u2013\u00a0Why Xabi Alonso preferred Chelsea to Liverpool<\/strong><\/p>\n Facebook | Instagram | Twitter<\/a> | YouTube | TikTok<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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