Aston Villa’s pursuit of Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson is building serious momentum, with the 25-year-old now understood to be open to the move.
Jackson returned to Chelsea this summer after spending last season on loan at Bayern Munich, where he scored 11 goals in all competitions despite starting only 15 matches.
His long-term future at Stamford Bridge remains uncertain, and Aston Villa have emerged as one of the most credible destinations for the Senegal international.
The connection with Villa manager Unai Emery could prove to be the decisive factor in this potential deal coming together.
Jackson developed under Emery at Villarreal before eventually completing his move to Chelsea, and the Spanish manager appears confident he can extract even more from the striker.
According to Nicolò Schira, negotiations between Aston Villa and Chelsea are progressing well, while Jackson has already indicated his willingness to move to Villa Park.
Emery is personally pushing for the transfer, driven by the positive working relationship he shared with Jackson during their time together in Spain.
However, structuring the deal is not entirely straightforward, with Premier League rules creating a notable complication for both clubs.
Sky Sports reports that Villa cannot take Jackson on loan because they have already signed Alejandro Garnacho on loan from Chelsea, and Premier League regulations prevent clubs from borrowing two players from the same top-flight side simultaneously.
There is a further regulatory hurdle, as any Chelsea-to-Villa transfer completed within 45 days of Morgan Rogers’ £117m move in the opposite direction would be classified as a swap transaction under UEFA rules.
Despite the administrative challenges, Jackson’s profile makes him a highly attractive proposition for Villa, particularly given Emery’s deep familiarity with his strengths and weaknesses.
Sky Sports notes that only Erling Haaland has produced a higher non-penalty expected-goals figure per 90 minutes among Premier League players with at least 5,000 minutes since 2020.
Jackson consistently places himself in dangerous positions, even if his finishing has occasionally frustrated supporters and drawn wider criticism during his time in England.
Jackson has previously credited Emery with transforming his understanding of movement and positioning during their time together at Villarreal, suggesting the reunion holds genuine appeal for the player.
Villa’s key advantage in this pursuit is Jackson’s willingness to make the move, giving them an important edge as financial negotiations with Chelsea continue over a permanent transfer.
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