Chelsea are leaving no stone unturned as the club chases glory on all fronts this season. Liam Delap, Jamie Gittens and Joao Pedro have arrived to bolster the attack.
Pedro has made an instant impact already, registering three goal involvements in as many matches at the Club World Cup for the Blues.
He might be joined by Xavi Simons, who looks close to sealing a deal to join the Blues in the coming days.
This squad depth would make the Stamford Bridge side a force to be reckoned with under Enzo Maresca, especially if he can work out a system that could benefit his attacking players.
Despite the lavish spending, it appears as though Maresca isn’t finished yet…
Chelsea eyeing another attacking signing
With Simons looking like he will be the next big arrival, Maresca has turned closer to home for another potential signing.
According to Football Insider, Chelsea have offered two players plus cash in a deal to sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa.
Nicolas Jackson and Tosin Adarabioyo are the two players mentioned, while it remains to be seen how much money they have offered as part of the deal.
Villa value Rogers at around £100m, and they will do anything to keep hold of the playmaker this summer.
If the Blues strike a deal, it would be a major statement. Several of the team will benefit from Rogers’ arrival, none more so than Pedro.
Why Morgan Rogers would benefit Joao Pedro
Last season, Pedro scored ten Premier League goals for Brighton, adding six assists in the process.
He has settled into the Blues’ squad nicely indeed. Across three games at the Club World Cup, the Brazilian netted three goals while averaging one key pass per game.
Ahead of the new Premier League campaign, just how good can Pedro become with a player such as Rogers operating directly behind him?
Well, the Englishman enjoyed a stunning breakthrough season himself in the top flight during 2024/25.
Not only did he score eight times, but Rogers generated ten assists as Villa just missed out on Champions League qualification. He notably shone in Europe too, netting eight goals, including three which came in one game against Celtic.
When compared to his peers in the Premier League, the former Manchester City starlet ranked in the top 7% for through balls (0.64) per 90, along with ranking in the top 20% for take-ons attempted (4.62) per 90 across last season.
Furthermore, the youngster even created a staggering 16 big chances (the 11th best tally in the division) while also averaging 1.4 key passes per game for Villa.
Shots per game
1.5
Big chances created
16
Key passes per game
1.4
Total duels won per game
4.7
Big chances missed
11
Touches per game
41.3
These statistics demonstrate just how effective he is behind the centre-forward, something which Pedro can take full advantage of.
Hailed as “unstoppable” by former Liverpool defender turned pundit Jamie Carragher last term, Rogers has all the tools in his armoury to be a success at Stamford Bridge.
The offer to Villa sounds like it might be tempting for Unai Emery to accept, especially given their need to balance the books.
Will Rogers be the final piece of the attacking jigsaw for Maresca ahead of the 2025/26 season? Only time will tell.
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