Sports · Soccer · published 2026-08-26 · via BBC Sport

Aston Villa agree fee for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson

Aston Villa are on the verge of signing Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea for up to £65 million, with an initial £47.5 million plus £17.5 million in add-ons. The Senegal international, who previously played under Unai Emery at Villarreal, is expected to complete the move after agreeing personal terms. His arrival could trigger Ollie Watkins' transfer to Saudi club Al-Hilal.

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The proposed structure sees Chelsea receive an initial £47.5 million, with performance-related bonuses potentially lifting the total to £65 million. Jackson's loan stint at Bayern Munich produced 11 goals in 34 appearances and a Bundesliga title, though the German club's purchase option was not activated. Villa have already parted with several Europa League-winning starters this summer, and Jackson's arrival could accelerate Watkins' exit to Saudi Arabia.

Chelsea continue their own squad reshaping, having agreed a £50 million fee with Nottingham Forest for fellow forward Liam Delap. The Blues are also pursuing

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