The 23-year-old midfielder will put pen to paper on a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge, with the agreement also containing the option of an additional season.
The move represents another major statement by new head coach Xabi Alonso as he continues reshaping his squad ahead of the upcoming Premier League campaign.
If finalised, the transfer will establish a new benchmark for an English player, eclipsing the 116 million pounds Manchester City agreed to pay Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson earlier this summer.
It also makes Rogers Chelsea's most expensive signing, overtaking the £107 million the club spent on Enzo Fernandez in 2023.
Rogers leaves Villa after scoring 21 Premier League goals in 85 appearances and helping the club lift last season's Europa League trophy.
The former Manchester City youngster joined Villa from Middlesbrough in February 2024 for an initial 8 million-pound package that could increase to 15 million.
Because Middlesbrough negotiated a 20% sell-on clause based on Villa's profit, the Championship side are expected to receive at least 20.4 million from the deal, with the figure potentially increasing if add-ons are activated. The club believes it will be the largest sell-on payment ever received in an English transfer.
Rogers has earned 22 England caps, scoring once, and featured in seven matches during the 2026 World Cup.
Aston Villa have stepped up their midfield overhaul by completing the 38 million pounds signing of Joao Gomes from Wolves, with the Brazilian becoming the club's second major midfield arrival in the space of a week.
Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has urged his teammates to enjoy every moment as they prepare to face Spain in Sunday's FIFA World Cup final, saying the squad's achievements over the past few years still leave him emotional.
Aston Villa have completed the signing of Switzerland international Johan Manzambi from Freiburg in a club-record deal worth up to 59.5 million pounds, beating Newcastle to one of Europe's most sought-after young midfielders.
Youri Tielemans believes the time was right to join Manchester United, saying the club's ambition and desire to compete for major honours convinced him to make the move.
