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CHELSEA’S EXPENSIVE TRANSFER HOPE DASHED BY SUDDEN NEGOTIATION BREAKDOWN

Chelsea's reported interest in Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers is set to be thwarted. Villa are preparing a new contract for the 23-year-old to secure his future and ward off any potential £80m bids.

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Chelsea Boss Enzo Maresca - Creator: Richard Pelham | Credit: Getty Images

There is confusion surrounding Chelsea's interest in an Aston Villa player as the Villans get ready to extend his contract.

According to reports, Chelsea will not be able to sign a transfer target since his club is keen to offer him a new contract. 

Even though the West London club has already recruited several attacking players this summer, the Blues' reported interest was just made public. 

Although it appears the club was not done, Joao Pedro, Jamie Gittens, Alejandro Garnacho, Estevao Willian, Kendry Paez, and Facundo Buonanotte all relocated to West London.

Morgan Rogers of Aston Villa was connected to Enzo Maresca's club, but it seems the Blues' interest is unlikely to materialise.

Morgan Rogers: The Aston Villa star will not be available to Chelsea


The Mirror claims that Villa is eager to reach an agreement with Rogers on a new contract in order to guarantee his long-term stay with the team.

The Villa star moved from Middlesbrough to the club in February 2024 for an initial £8 million, with a possible increase to £12 million.

The 23-year-old, who has played 81 games for the Villans and scored 18 goals, may have received a bid of £80 million from Chelsea, according to recent sources.

According to the article, Villa may now strengthen their negotiating position by getting the Englishman to sign a new deal to replace the one that is scheduled to expire in 2030.

Unquestionably, the West Midlands club will have the advantage in any future talks with other clubs as a result of the deal extension. 

Morgan Rogers: Was the Aston Villa star ever needed by Chelsea?


The Blues' links to a trade looked strange, given the abundance of players available who could fill Rogers' position, even though Chelsea's rumoured interest did not result in a formal offer.

Cole Palmer is still the team's primary No. 10 despite his injury; therefore, it would be foolish to spend £80 million on a replacement.

Even this transfer would have been out of the ordinary for Clearlake Capital, even if Chelsea's new owners are renowned for making unexpected acquisitions.

While Estevao's skill on the right and in midfield has been a highlight of his early career, Paez's path might have been impeded by Rogers' possible arrival.

GOAL OF MONTH SHORTLIST INCLUDES WOLTEMADE’S BRILLIANT STRIKE

Newcastle's German star Leon Woltemade is nominated for Premier League Goal of the Month for his superb flick against Brighton. Vote now for the summer signing's improvised Amex finish.

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Woltemade receives Goal of the Month nomination - Credit: Getty Images

Earlier this month, the Magpies fell 2-1 against Brighton, but the German international's incredible flick tied the score.

However, the summer acquisition, who has scored six goals for United since joining from Stuttgart in the summer, grabbed attention at the Amex Stadium with a superb improvised finish from Lewis Miley's low cross.

Antoine Semenyo and Justin Kluivert of Bournemouth, Zian Flemming and Loum Tchaouna of Burnley, Chelsea's Moises Caicedo, Aston Villa's Emi Buendia, and Mo Salah of Liverpool are also on the shortlist.

Supporters of the Magpies may cast their votes for Woltemade by visiting here, and voting will begin at 1 pm GMT on Thursday, October 30. The winner will be revealed on Friday, November 7th at 1 pm GMT.

HUGE LISANDRO MARTINEZ UPDATE EMERGES AS UNITED PREPARE FOR FOREST ENCOUNTER

Manchester United receive a major boost as Lisandro Martinez returns to first-team training. The Argentine defender has been out since February with a knee injury and is now closing in on a first-team return.

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Martinez injury boost lifts United spirits ahead of Nottingham Forest trip - COURTESY/PHOTO

Lisandro Martinez returns to first-team training, giving Manchester United a significant conditioning boost ahead of their Premier League matchup against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Lisandro Martinez has returned to first-team training for Manchester United, giving them a significant fitness boost ahead of their Premier League matchup against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Due to a serious knee injury sustained during a Premier League match against Crystal Palace, the Argentina international has not played for the 20-time English champions since early February.

However, Martinez has been speeding up his recuperation in recent weeks, and on Wednesday, the former Ajax centre-back was allowed to rejoin his teammates for training.

It is extremely doubtful that Martinez will play for Man United when they travel to Forest on Saturday, but the 27-year-old might return to the team for the match against Tottenham Hotspur on November 9.

Lisandro Martinez of Manchester United resumes training with the first team.


According to Man United head coach Ruben Amorim, "He’s feeling fine," last week. "I do not want to mention a single day or week because the knee is doing so wonderfully.

"I am not sure, but the team's training is about to begin. After that, Licha's rhythm will determine whether he places or not, but he is closer to starting training again.

The Red Devils will not be taking any chances with the Argentine because of the severity of the injury, and his return may be postponed until after the international break in November.

Luke Shaw's place in the starting lineup is now seriously threatened; therefore, Martinez's return is a significant boost for the 20-time English champions. Martinez is an expert in the left-sided role in the back three.

After joining Old Trafford from Ajax in the summer of 2022, the South American has made 91 appearances for the Red Devils, tallying three goals and three assists.

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