Rodgers' transfer to Chelsea would be the most expensive transfer in British football history

Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rodgers' move to Chelsea will be the most expensive transfer in the history of a British footballer, reports The Telegraph.

The London club will pay £117 million for the 23-year-old Englishman, according to the source. Of this amount, £15 million will be transferred to Middlesbrough, where Rodgers previously played. This would surpass the record transfer fee of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City this summer for £116 million.

According to The Athletic, the player will sign a 6+1 contract with Chelsea. He is due to undergo a medical on Monday, July 20.

According to sources, Arsenal were also interested in Rodgers, but the midfielder decided to join Chelsea. It is said that head coach Xabi Alonso played a key role in his decision.

Rodgers moved to Aston Villa in the winter of 2024 from Middlesbrough.