Morgan Rogers to Chelsea transfer problem emerges as two things could scupper move

Former striker Gabby Agbonlahor has warned Chelsea that Morgan Rogers is not for sale amid reports linking him with a move to Stamford Bridge - adding that and even if he were the Blues' Profit and Sustainability (PSR) issues would scupper a move.

are reportedly among the clubs eyeing the star, according to . The 22-year-old has been identified as a target as looks to bolster his attacking options for next season.

Villa, however, are reluctant to sell the player, but may be forced to do so due to the Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) and the potential failure to qualify for the Champions League.

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Rogers has emerged as a standout performer at Villa Park in his first full season with the club. Signed from Middlesbrough in 2024 for an initial £8million (rising to £15million with add-ons), he has so far proven to be a bargain for the Villans.

However, Agbonlahor has made it clear that their star isn’t for sale. "When people start talking about Morgan Rogers, there's some players that you just don't sell," Agbonlahor told Breakfast.

"Aston Villa had to make a decision last summer. They didn’t want to sell Douglas Luiz and Moussa Diaby, but sacrificed them.

"Out of the squad of players Unai Emery has got now, there’ll be players they will say, 'Nope, not selling'. [Emi] Martinez, [Ezri] Konsa, Rogers… nope. Other players maybe they'll say, 'We'll sacrifice', but definitely not Morgan Rogers.

"What would Morgan Rogers cost now? £100m as a starter, then talk about add-ons. So I don't think Chelsea, with their PSR problems as well, will be able to afford that."

However, Rogers could be open to the prospect of joining his friend Cole Palmer at Stamford Bridge. "He [Palmer] is one of my closest friends in life," the Villa star previously said.

"I couldn’t be more proud of him. He’s showing everyone what I knew he could do two or three years ago."