Chelsea put Jadon Sancho and Joao Felix on notice as Premier League transfer hunt steps up

The futures of and Joao Felix at appear in serious doubt after the club were linked to another forward target. Enzo Maresca's side are currently in a battle for football next season, lying fifth in the table and level on points with below them.

Regardless, another frenzied summer of transfer activity is expected at Stamford Bridge. However, as well as new signings, a host of players are also likely to be released from Maresca's bloated squad. Whether the Blues secure a top-five finish could dictate their work in the market, with the lure of a return to Europe's top table likely to elevate their spending.

Indeed, according to , the club are lining up a bid for star Morgan Rogers, Like Chelsea, Unai Emery's side are also fighting for Champions League qualification, and lie just three points behind them in seventh place.

Rogers, 22, is pivotal to their ambitions. After breaking into the England set-up last year, the club academy product was crucial to their European run this season and has made 50 appearances in all competitions, scoring 14 goals.

Chelsea chiefs are said to be hopeful that the profit and sustainability rules (PSR) will work in their favour and pressure their rivals into a sale. Regardless, the club targeting Rogers seemingly sends a message to Sancho and Felix that their futures lie away from West London.

Sancho has failed to convince during his season-long loan from . Despite the deal including an obligation to buy for £25million, the club it would cost not to trigger that option.

As for Felix, his return from last summer has appeared to turn sour. Despite signing a contract until 2031, he was sent out on loan to AC Milan in January after being mostly confined to Europa Conference League action.

He's also struggled to impose himself in Italy, though, scoring just once in 16 matches. Signing Rogers would surely spell the end of his ill-fated second stint, with a sale likely to raise vital funds for Maresca.