The £117m Gamble: Chelsea's Desperate Bid for Relevance The news of Chelsea's record breaking transfer deal, securing Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for £117m, has sent shockwaves through the football world.
While some may view this move as a masterstroke by the club's owners, others will see it as a desperate attempt to stay relevant in an increasingly competitive Premier League.
Chelsea are playing catch up after finishing 10th last season, a far cry from the top four ambitions that had become the norm under Abramovich's ownership.