Aston Villa are interested in signing Chelsea striker Nicholas Jackson this summer.
According to a report from Football Insider, Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is a big fan of the 24-year-old and has given his blessing for a summer move. Tottenham are also targeting Jackson.
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Villa have long admired Nicholas Jackson
Aston Villa also wanted to sign the player at the start of the season and held talks with Chelsea. However, the two clubs were unable to reach an agreement and the striker was eventually loaned to Bayern Munich. He has appeared in just 22 games across all competitions and has not started most of them.
Jackson needs to play more often at this stage of his career and needs to join a club where he can be a regular starter.
The player has scored five goals for the German champions this season and could be a hugely beneficial signing for Aston Villa. He has proven his quality with Chelsea in the Premier League and will no doubt be able to contribute to Aston Villa’s development.
Jackson replacing Watkins?
The West Midlands club are considering selling Ollie Watkins in the summer and Jackson could be a quality replacement. He could form a solid partnership with former Chelsea star Tammy Abraham at the West Midlands club.
Aston Villa certainly have the financial wherewithal to make a deal happen, and Chelsea are unlikely to stand in his way.
It remains to be seen whether the two clubs will be able to reach an agreement this time.
The striker is likely to be attracted to the idea of joining Aston Villa, especially if they finish in the top four. They are currently pushing towards qualifying for the Champions League and are third in the league table.
Aston Villa need to continue to improve their team if they want to compete regularly at this level. Emery will want to lead them to the Champions League and fight for domestic trophies. Jackson could be a very useful option for them.
