The £117 million deal for Morgan Rogers to Chelsea is officially done, and this move is already sending shockwaves through the transfer market. Forget Chelsea, this blockbuster signing has massive implications for Liverpool, who might just get exactly what they’ve been looking for.
Rogers Shakes Up West London
Morgan Rogers, just 23, is an England forward who lit up Aston Villa last season. The guy was incredible! We’re talking a goal and an assist in the UEFA Europa League final win against Freiburg, plus 10 goals and seven assists in the Premier League. That’s why Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea paid that eye-watering £117 million. Here’s the kicker: Rogers is set to occupy his preferred left-wing flank position. That’s huge because it pushes someone else down the pecking order, specifically a player Liverpool has been eyeing for ages.
Liverpool’s Long-Standing Obsession
Yeah, you guessed it. We’re talking Pedro Neto. The Evening Standard reports that with Rogers’ arrival, the Portugal international could very well become available. Liverpool’s interest in Neto isn’t new, it’s long-standing, confirmed interest. The 26-year-old moved to Chelsea from Wolves in 2024 and last season, he bagged 10 goals and 10 assists across all competitions. That’s a solid return, right? Chelsea isn’t actively looking to sell Neto, and they have “no plans” to do so, but the report says they “would listen to serious offers.” The Athletic previously suggested Chelsea would want in excess of €50 million. That’s not a bad price for a Premier League-proven talent who could solve a major problem.
Neto: The Missing Piece?
Let’s be real, Liverpool has had serious troubles replacing Mohamed Salah. Could Neto be the answer? This 26-year-old Portuguese winger brings pure pace, directness, and a real 1v1 threat. He loves driving at full-backs, carrying the ball deep, and delivering those early crosses or cut-backs. He’s not just a touchline winger either; he can work inside, play off the striker, and be a killer transition outlet. His end product can swing, sure, but his value is also about how he stretches defenses. Chelsea signed him to a long-term deal through 2031, so they’ve got control, and he’s seen as a protected asset. But with Rogers taking his spot, the door is wide open. Barcelona has also been sniffing around, so if Liverpool wants their guy, they’ll need to move fast and meet Chelsea’s price demands. This is a big one!
The transfer window just got a whole lot more interesting, didn’t it? Will Liverpool make that serious offer for Neto? Or will another club swoop in? This isn’t just about Chelsea’s new star; it’s about the ripple effect that could shape Liverpool’s season. We’re on the edge of our seats for this one.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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