Aston Villa close to £65m deal for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson
Aston Villa are closing in on a £65m move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson. The deal, if completed, would see the Senegalese forward make the switch between Premier League clubs. Jackson joined Chelsea from Villarreal in 2023 and has been a regular feature in their attack, though competition for places has intensified following Chelsea's summer recruitment.
Read the full story at bbc.co.ukA £65m outlay underlines Aston Villa's continued willingness to spend big as they aim to compete at the top end of the Premier League and in European competition. For Chelsea, the sale would free up squad space and funds, with new striker options having arrived at Stamford Bridge this summer. Jackson's pace and physicality would offer Villa a different dimension in the final third, though his inconsistency in front of goal at Chelsea has been a talking point.
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