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From the pitch — Thursday morning, 30 July

Morgan Rogers' €138M Move to Chelsea Kicks Off Major Transfer Spending Spree

Chelsea's significant outlay for Rogers highlights a busy market, with several other high-profile deals shaking up European club rosters.

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The story

The summer transfer window is heating up, and Chelsea has made a bold statement with the acquisition of Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for a staggering €138 million. This blockbuster move, confirmed on July 30, sees the young talent join the London club in a deal that underscores Chelsea's ambition to bolster their squad.

The transfer is one of the most expensive of the window so far, indicating a renewed push for top-tier talent. Rogers' arrival is expected to inject significant attacking prowess into Chelsea's lineup as they prepare for the upcoming season.

Off the pitch

PlayerFromToFee
Youri TielemansAston VillaManchester United£35m
Anthony GordonNewcastle UnitedBarcelona€80m
Sankhoun DiawaraTroyesAC Milan€2m
Leo SauerFeyenoordStuttgart€15m

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