Chelsea have moved to the front of the line to sign Morgan Rogers, the 23-year-old Aston Villa and England midfielder. Reports say the London club view him as a long-term addition to their attacking midfield options. Scouts believe Rogers’ creativity and pace fit perfectly with Chelsea’s rebuild under Enzo Maresca.
Caught Offside reports that Chelsea are ready to table an official bid, confident they can beat off competition from other Premier League sides. Aston Villa are reluctant to sell but may listen to offers exceeding £40 million.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are also monitoring Diego Moreira, the 21-year-old Belgian midfielder currently playing for Strasbourg. The club could trigger his buyback clause to bring him back to Stamford Bridge next season.
Real Madrid Target Trio of Defensive Reinforcements
Real Madrid are planning major defensive moves next year and have three high-profile free agents in their sights. Their list includes Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace, Dayot Upamecano from Bayern Munich, and Ibrahima Konaté of Liverpool.
All three defenders will be out of contract next year, making them prime candidates for Madrid’s summer rebuild. TalkSport reports that the Spanish giants want to strengthen their backline as part of Carlo Ancelotti’s long-term project.
Madrid are also tracking Gilberto Mora, a 17-year-old midfielder from Tijuana, who has impressed scouts with his technical ability and composure. Meanwhile, 19-year-old Endrick is reportedly growing frustrated over his limited playing time and could consider a loan move to Marseille, according to L’Équipe.
Premier League Clubs Eye Emerging South American Talent
A fierce Premier League battle is brewing for Ian Subiabre, the 18-year-old Argentine winger from River Plate. Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Arsenal have all sent scouts to Argentina to watch him in action. TBR Football reports that Subiabre is likely to move to England next year, with several clubs viewing him as a potential breakout star.
Elsewhere, Tottenham Hotspur have taken the lead over Chelsea and Manchester United in the race for Dusan Vlahović, the 25-year-old Serbian striker from Juventus. Football Insider reports that Spurs are ready to meet Juventus’ financial demands to bring him to North London.
In managerial news, Nottingham Forest continue to evaluate Marco Silva, Sean Dyche, and Roberto Mancini as potential replacements for Ange Postecoglou. The club remains cautious due to Silva’s £8 million release clause, as reported by The Guardian.
