Aston Villa Close to £65 million Deal for Chelsea Striker Nicolas Jackson

Aston Villa are in advanced talks to sign Senegal international forward Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea for an initial £47.5 million, potentially rising to £65 million with add-ons. The deal hinges on personal terms and a medical and would reunite Jackson with Villa manager Unai Emery, under whom he played at Villarreal.

Aston Villa agree £65m Nicolas Jackson deal! Chelsea striker set for reunion with Unai Emery

Villa’s summer rebuild has accelerated after high-profile exits, including Morgan Rogers to Chelsea for a club-record £117 million and the pending £50 million departure of Ollie Watkins to Al-Hilal. Jackson is seen as the primary replacement. Chelsea, reshaping under Xabi Alonso, are also off-loading players such as Liam Delap to Nottingham Forest for £45-£52 million.

Chelsea closing in on £65m Nicolas Jackson deal as busy last week of transfer window begins

• Nicolas Jackson – 25, Senegal forward; joined Chelsea in 2023 for £35 million, 30 goals in 81 appearances, 11 goals in 34 league games on loan at Bayern Munich (2024-25).

Chelsea closing in on £65m Nicolas Jackson deal as busy last week of transfer window begins

• Unai Emery – Villa manager, previously coached Jackson at Villarreal.

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• Xabi Alonso – Chelsea manager.

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• Ollie Watkins – England striker, moving to Al-Hilal for £50 million.

Aston Villa: Second hijack fears grow as Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson agrees personal terms with two clubs

• Fee: £47.5 million upfront + up to £17.5 million add-ons (total £65 million).

Aston Villa agree £65m Nicolas Jackson deal! Chelsea striker set for reunion with Unai Emery

• Jackson’s Bayern loan: 11 goals in 34 league matches, contributing to the Bundesliga title.

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• Recent Villa outs: Morgan Rogers (£117 m), Youri Tielemans (£35 m), Lucas Digne (undisclosed), Ezri Konsa (up to £55 m).

Nicolas Jackson transfer: Aston Villa agree deal worth up to £65m to sign Chelsea striker

Villa officials call Jackson a “long-standing target” and stress the need to strengthen the attack before the deadline. Chelsea sources say Jackson is not in Alonso’s immediate plans and is training away from the first-team squad. Both clubs note their ongoing cooperation, which previously produced the Rogers swap and a loan of Alejandro Garnacho to Villa.

Chelsea closing in on £65m Nicolas Jackson deal as busy last week of transfer window begins

• “Yes we expect that he's involved. He's training really well and he is a good professional.” — Xabi Alonso, Chelsea manager

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• “We want to have the best team possible. We know Enzo and his qualities. He has shown it and we have to wait.” — Xabi Alonso, Chelsea manager

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The Athletic and Fabrizio Romano cite a £65 million package; Sky Sports says the fee “could reach £65 million,” while SPORF mentions a “package exceeding £60 million.” No final agreement has been confirmed.

Nicolas Jackson to Aston Villa: Agreement reached on personal terms

Signing Jackson would give Villa a proven Premier League forward to replace Watkins and keep the squad competitive. For Chelsea, the sale provides needed funds to meet financial regulations alongside other exits.

Nicolas Jackson to Aston Villa: Agreement reached on personal terms

The clubs aim to finalize the fee within hours, after which Jackson will undergo a medical in Birmingham. Registration before Villa’s upcoming fixtures depends on the medical outcome and contract signing.

Nicolas Jackson to Aston Villa: Agreement reached on personal terms