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Aston Villa are once again preparing for life without one of their biggest stars after agreeing to sell Morgan Rogers to Chelsea in a deal worth a reported £117 million.
The transfer eclipses the club’s previous record sale of Jack Grealish and represents a huge profit following Rogers’ arrival in February 2024.
However, it also leaves Unai Emery with the challenge of replacing one of his most influential attackers.
Villa have already begun reshaping their squad ahead of the 2026/27 season, completing the club-record £52 million signing of Swiss midfielder Johan Manzambi from Freiburg.
The 20-year-old arrives with a growing reputation as one of Europe’s brightest midfield prospects.
Although naturally a box-to-box player, Manzambi is versatile enough to operate in attacking midfield or across the forward line.
His performances in the Bundesliga showcased his ability to carry the ball through midfield, averaging 1.4 successful dribbles and 2.1 shots per 90 minutes, placing him among the top-performing midfielders in Europe in those categories.
His work without possession is equally impressive.
Manzambi averaged 7.7 ground duels won per 90 minutes with a 59 percent success rate, underlining the energy, aggression and defensive qualities that make him an ideal fit for Emery’s high-intensity system.
Villa have also strengthened further by signing Joao Gomes from Wolves, but their recruitment drive appears far from over.
Reports suggest the club remain interested in Bologna winger Jonathan Rowe despite also pursuing Alejandro Garnacho.
TEAMtalk claims Villa have held talks over a deal for the 23-year-old, although Chelsea are also monitoring the England attacker. Bologna are believed to value Rowe at around £42 million.
Rowe could prove an ideal addition alongside Manzambi.
His direct running, crossing ability and attacking threat would complement the Swiss midfielder’s late runs into the penalty area, while Manzambi’s creativity could help Rowe improve on the eight goals he scored in all competitions last season.
Although signing both players would require another significant investment, Villa believe they could become key figures under Emery.
Their blend of energy, creativity and attacking quality would help soften the loss of Rogers and strengthen the club’s ambitions of remaining among the Premier League’s strongest sides.
