The biggest transfer fees paid by Chelsea following Rogers signingChelsea have once again broken the bank to sign a new player, breaking the British transfer record to buy Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa. The England international set the Blues back a cool 117 million, edging out the 116 million Manchester City paid Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson, making him the most expensive English footballer of all time. Rogers is Chelseas fourth signing of the summer, taking their gross spend so far to 222 million. It is just the third time they have spent over 100 million on a player, but few would bet against them doing it again in the future. The five biggest transfer fees ever paid by Chelsea:5. Mykhailo Mudryk 88.5mOne of the most disastrous signings in Premier League history, Chelsea beat London rivals Arsenal to the signing of Mykhailo Mudryk in January 2023. They spent nearly 90 million to buy him from Shakhtar Donetsk, but it has turned out to be a massive waste of money. The speedy winger failed to impress on the pitch and hes had troubles off it, earning a four-year ban for doping. He still has five years left to run on his contract. Read Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso reveals plan for Rogers and Palmer4. Romelu Lukaku 97.5mRomelu Lukaku has enjoyed a successful career at the top level of the game, winning a number of trophies and scoring many goals. Its just that very few of them came during either of his two spells at Stamford Bridge. The Belgian striker joined Chelsea when he was 18, but only went to make 10 Premier League appearances, scoring no goals, before being sold to Everton. He went to have a moderately decent scoring record at Manchester United before joining Inter Milan, for whom he played a key role in winning the Scudetto in 2021. Chelsea decided it was time to bring him home for a then club record fee of 97.5 million. But for whatever reason, he was unable to recreate the goalscoring form he had showed at other clubs, netting just eight goals in the Premier League in 2021/22. He spent the next two seasons out on loan before joining Napoli permanently, and helped them to an historic Serie A title win in 2025. 3. Enzo Fernandez 106.8mAfter making a key contribution to Argentinas FIFA World Cup win in December 2022, Enzo Fernandez became one of the hottest properties on the transfer market. Chelsea immediately set about acquiring the midfielder, who had only joined Benfica in June of that year for a fraction of the price they were now demanding. The west London outfit had to shell out just under 107 million for Fernandez, though he has turned out to be a good signing, if maybe a bit overpriced. Read Chelsea exploring surprise move for Brighton striker2. Moises Caicedo 115mIn the same year Chelsea bought Fernandez, they broke the 100 million barrier again for another midfielder. Moises Caicedo cost an initial 100 million plus 15m in add-ons to prise him from Brighton, but hes turned out to be fully worth it. Although it took the Ecuadorian a little is now one of the teams most important players, forming a strong partnership with Fernandez in the middle of the park. 1. Morgan Rogers 117mIt remains to be seen whether Rogers will be a success or justify the humongous transfer fee at Chelsea, or even how he will fit into the team given he plays a similar role to Cole Palmer. But the 24-year-old is a strong, energetic player with an eye for goal with whom Xabi Alonso will relish working. Read Napoli eye Chelsea defender Benoit BadiashileSee Also Chelsea reject third Como bid for Trevoh ChalobahFollow the Football Faithful on Social Media:Facebook|Instagram|Twitter|YouTube|TikTok

Its Z-day in France, and 5 stories to start TuesdayContrasts. While Italy is mired in chaos over hiring its new coach, in France they will present Zinedine Zidane today. None other than him.This is just one of the stories that could shape todays football conversation.Nacho: Good things are coming with MourinhoThe Real Madrid legend, now in Saudi Arabia, explains in As what fans can expect from the new Mou. "I think a coach is coming in who is exactly what Madrid needs right now, which is a bit of toughness" PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA - AFP or licensors"Mou belongs to Real Madrid, hes a Madridista. Thats what matters, he knows perfectly well what it means to win and what it means to lose at this club. If the players are fully behind him, good things are coming for Real Madrid...", he reflects.Bara dilemma over Junior Kroupi Eddie Keogh - 2026 Getty ImagesAccording to Sport, there is debate in the Blaugrana boardroom over the signing of the Bournemouth striker. Some, including Flick, see him as ideal, but others consider it too risky to pay 100 million for a 20-year-old player.My question is, does Bara have 100 million euros? Today is Z Day ALFREDO ESTRELLA - AFP or licensorsZindine Zidane will be announced today as the new France head coach, replacing Didier Deschamps, at a press conference organized by the FFF.According to RMC and L'Equipe, Zizou will sign until 2030 and earn 300,000 euros a month excluding bonuses, which could raise his salary to 450,000 euros per month. Timeline of the chaos in the Italian federationPaolo Maldini and Leonardo will resign from the sporting management of the Italian national team just 16 days after taking the job. Why?The final break came after the federation president said no to Andrea Pirlo, whom Maldini and Leonardo had chosen to lead a new cycle.Malag wanted a coach with more experience, but Pirlos partnership with Fonbet, a Russian betting company, also placed the federcalcio in a situation of political and commercial confrontation.Malag had Roberto Mancini and Antonio Conte in mind, both available, but they never fully convinced Maldini and Leonardo.Once they understood it would be impossible to work with full autonomy, Maldini and Leonardo decided to step aside.Now Chiellini is being mentioned to take over Maldinis role... and even Ranieri. What matches to watch today?10:00 Sevilla-Atltico Antoniano10:45Western Sydney Wanderers- Chelsea14:00 Derby County-Valencia17:00 Cagliari-Monza18:00 Real Madrid-Legans20:30 Aston Villa-Real SociedadThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.

Rangers are nearing a 5m deal to sign Philadelphia Union's South Africa defender Olwethu Makhanya, 22. (Sun)The Ibrox club could sign Makhanya for 3m. (Record - subscription required)Mohamed Diomande, 24, is eager to be part of new manager Derek McInnes' Rangers regime despite increased competition in midfield. (Scotsman - subscription required) And Diomande prefers playing with new team-mate Cammy Devlin, 28, than against the former Hearts midfielder. (Record - subscription required)Sturm Graz head coach Fabio Ingolitsch expects up to five changes to the Hearts line-up as the Austrian side take a 4-0 first-leg lead into Tuesday's Champions League second qualifying round return leg at Tynecastle. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required)Bodo/Glimt's Denmark forward Kasper Hogh, 25, passed a medical in London on Monday evening and is close to being announced as Celtic's latest signing. (Sun)Former Celtic player Vidar Riseth believes Hogh is worth almost double the 11m fee Scottish champions are set to pay Bodo/Glimt. (Record - subscription required)VAR in Scotland will be able to overturn incorrect second yellow cards after adopting rules brought in during the recent World Cup. (Sun)Man City brace for Rodri bid - Tuesday's gossipPaderborn turn down Celtic's 4m bid for Baur - gossip

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