Morgan Rogers to Chelsea transfer plea made after two-word Cole Palmer comment

have been urged to complete the signing of Aston Villa attacker Morgan Rogers this summer and capitalise on the close friendship he shares with .

Several clubs, including Chelsea, and , have been linked with the 22-year-old in recent weeks. Rogers joined Villa for just £15 million from Middlesbrough in February last year but could now command a fee in the region of £100 million, due to the Midlands club’s reluctance to sell.

It remains to be seen whether any of the interested parties will test Villa’s resolve this summer, particularly as the club faces ongoing concerns around meeting the ’s Profit and Sustainability (PSR) Rules. If Chelsea do decide to push ahead, as some reports suggest they might, Palmer’s existing friendship with Rogers could prove a valuable asset.

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Palmer shared a post on Instagram following Chelsea’s recent victory over Premier League champions Liverpool. The 23-year-old scored from the penalty spot in stoppage time to seal a crucial 3-1 win at Stamford Bridge.

Rogers responded to the post with the comment: “My son,” which only emphasises how close the pair are. However, a potential issue for Chelsea - aside from Villa’s determination to retain the England international - is that Rogers and Palmer typically operate in similar areas of the pitch.

Both players have the versatility to play out wide, but it's fair to say Chelsea would not be prepared to spend close to, or upwards of, £100 million on a player who would simply play second fiddle to Palmer. Chelsea and Aston Villa are also locked in a battle for qualification, a factor that will likely influence both clubs' transfer plans this summer.

’s side currently occupy the fifth and final Champions League spot, sitting fifth in the Premier League table. However, Villa and Nottingham Forest are close behind in sixth and seventh, respectively.

Just three points separate Villa and Chelsea, with three games remaining in the season, meaning everything is still to play for in the final weeks of the campaign. A great deal this summer could hinge on how it ends.