{"id":19827,"date":"2026-07-22T01:14:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T01:14:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=19827"},"modified":"2026-07-22T01:14:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T01:14:22","slug":"blues-line-up-shock-deal-for-second-england-star-after-117m-rogers-signing-is-finalised","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=19827","title":{"rendered":"Blues line up shock deal for second England star after \u00a3117m Rogers signing is finalised"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div><!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p>Chelsea are weighing up a potential deal for England centre-back John Stones after sealing a transfer for Morgan Rogers, according to reports.<\/p>\n<p>The Blues finished tenth in the Premier League last season as Chelsea sacked both Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior in a turbulent campaigna at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chelsea<\/strong> will have no European football to sell to any of their signings this summer and there was a worry that the Blues could also lose some players as a result.<\/p>\n<p>However, Marc Cucurella is the main player Chelsea have lost with the Spain international leaving to join Real Madrid in a deal worth around \u20ac60m.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea are hoping to hold on to their other top stars, although there is an expectation that Enzo Fernandez could leave after the Blues unexpectedly beat Arsenal to the signing of Aston Villa and England star Rogers.<\/p>\n<p>It has been clear over the last few days that a deal would be sealed but <em>talkSPORT<\/em> claim that Chelsea \u2018have finalised the statement signing\u2019 of Rogers in a deal worth \u00a3117m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ: Romano reveals Aston Villa have \u2018sent official bid\u2019 for Chelsea star; Villans in Leao talks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The website adds: \u2018The deal was done within 48 hours after talks between Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali and Villa owner Nassef Sawiris with Eghbali playing a significant role in pitching Chelsea to the player.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Meanwhile, Chelsea captain and England right-back Reece James, as well as Rogers\u2019 close friend Cole Palmer, were also said to be part of the pitch.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Daily Mail<\/em> is now claiming that Rogers could be joined by England team-mate Stones at Stamford Bridge next season with Chelsea \u2018considering a move\u2019 for the former Manchester City man.<\/p>\n<p><smartframe-embed customer-id=\"b0c95bc04383cef69c6b47df872135cf\" image-id=\"WmOBR4p8DaTS\" style=\"width: 100%; display: inline-flex; max-width: 100%;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Stones has left the Citizens on free transfer and Chelsea are now weighing up a potential deal for the England star, who is enjoying some rest after his exploits in North America, while Crystal Palace\u2019s Maxence Lacroix is also a target for the Blues.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ:<span> <\/span>Lacroix next? Ranking Chelsea\u2019s 25 French signings from worst to best<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <em>Daily Mail<\/em> adds:\u00a0\u2018Chelsea\u2019s interest comes a month after club sources tried to kill off rumours circulating within football circles that they were looking at Stones. However, he is now a legitimate candidate, it can be confirmed.\u2019<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Chelsea knocked back by Bournemouth for Scott<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Chelsea are also hoping to bring in another midfielder this summer and talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook has revealed that they recently had an approach turned down for Bournemouth star Alex Scott.<\/p>\n<p>Crook wrote on <em>X<\/em>: \u2018EXC: Chelsea have had a recent approach for Alex Scott rebuffed. Were willing to pay just north of \u00a360m. Figure nowhere near Bournemouth\u2019s valuation and the Cherries have made it clear to Scott\u2019s suitors they don\u2019t want to sell in any case. With @JacobsBen for @talkSPORT.\u2019<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ NEXT:<span> <\/span>Can Chelsea really be Morgan Rogers\u2019 \u2018dream club\u2019? 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