00:02Morgan Rodgers appears set to complete a blockbuster move
00:06from Aston Villa in the Midlands to Chelsea
00:10in one of the biggest transfers of both the summer and Premier League history.
00:15Reports have suggested that the Blues have agreed a deal
00:18worth £117m guaranteed for the England international
00:24and he's expected to sign a long-term contract of six years
00:29with a further one year as well.
00:31It's just the medical left before the deal is finalised.
00:35It will be a British record fee,
00:37underlining Chelsea's determination to strengthen their squad
00:42for the new season.
00:44Morgan Rodgers has enjoyed a remarkable rise
00:48since joining Aston Villa from Middlesbrough,
00:52developing into one of the Premier League's most exciting attacking talents.
00:58His pace, his strength and creativity and eye for a goal
01:02both in short range and long range
01:04has made him a key player for Unai Emery in Aston Villa,
01:09while his impressive performances have also earned him
01:12a place in the England squad.
01:15He was at the World Cup with the Three Lions.
01:17For Chelsea Rodgers, the signing is a statement for them
01:23as they look to return to the top of English football.
01:26COVID-19 football is a project of Edwin
01:26Aston Villa for all of to say
01:26this player needs a B
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