Morgan Rogers to Chelsea: Paul Merson says Blues do not need to spend £117m on Aston Villa forward as they have Cole Palmer
- Posted on July 20, 2026
- By Sky Sport
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Paul Merson challenges Chelsea's reported interest in Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, questioning whether a £117m investment aligns with the club's current squad composition. The pundit argues that Cole Palmer's established presence in the attacking midfield role makes such an expensive acquisition potentially redundant. His analysis highlights the importance of strategic squad planning over costly overlapping signings in a competitive transfer market.
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