{"id":50402,"date":"2026-07-20T01:49:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T05:49:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/20\/romano-admits-premier-league-rivals-are-in-talks-to-sign-fantastic-chelsea-player\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T01:49:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T05:49:12","slug":"romano-admits-premier-league-rivals-are-in-talks-to-sign-fantastic-chelsea-player","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/20\/romano-admits-premier-league-rivals-are-in-talks-to-sign-fantastic-chelsea-player\/","title":{"rendered":"Romano admits Premier League rivals are in talks to sign &#8216;fantastic&#8217; Chelsea player"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/20\/romano-admits-premier-league-rivals-are-in-talks-to-sign-fantastic-chelsea-player\/#Jacksons_relationship_with_Emery_makes_him_an_obvious_target\" >Jackson&#8217;s relationship with Emery makes him an obvious target<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/20\/romano-admits-premier-league-rivals-are-in-talks-to-sign-fantastic-chelsea-player\/#Chelsea_take_full_control_of_Jacksons_future\" >Chelsea take full control of Jackson&#8217;s future<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Aston Villa are reportedly in talks over a summer move for Chelsea striker Nicholas Jackson, potentially giving Unai Emery the chance to reunite with the player he helped develop at Villarreal.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>According to Fabrizio Romano, Jackson&#8217;s name came up in recent talks between Villa and Chelsea.<\/p>\n<div id=\"message-list_1779082922.637049\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-sender primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-message_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-alt_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-date_time primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reaction_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reply_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-link_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-attachment_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-has_draft_reply primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-pinned_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-edited_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-later_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_thread_root_message primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-translated_state\" style=\"clear:left;\">\n<div>\n<div aria-roledescription=\"message\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><b>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">apple<\/span><\/u><\/b><b>    &#038; <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">Google play<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>These negotiations appear to have revolved around Chelsea agreeing to sign Morgan Rodgers from Villa for \u00a3117m, but Jackson will be treated as a separate deal rather than part of a direct exchange.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jacksons_relationship_with_Emery_makes_him_an_obvious_target\"><\/span>Jackson&#8217;s relationship with Emery makes him an obvious target<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Emery gave Jackson his Villarreal first-team debut in 2021 and played a key role in improving his movement, decision-making and understanding of how to attack spaces.<\/p>\n<p>Villa&#8217;s manager previously told Sky Sports that Jackson&#8217;s attitude was &#8220;fantastic&#8221; and praised his desire to learn.<\/p>\n<p>That relationship could make Villa Park an attractive destination. Jackson&#8217;s pace, pressing and ability to run in behind defenders suit Emery&#8217;s counter-attacking system, while his versatility means he can also play alongside Ollie Watkins or act as the main striker as Villa rotate their attack.<\/p>\n<p>Jackson spent the 2025-26 season on loan at Bayern Munich, making 34 appearances and scoring 11 goals.<\/p>\n<p>Bayern have decided not to activate their \u20ac65 million buyout option, with sporting director Max Eberl confirming the striker will return to Chelsea.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chelsea_take_full_control_of_Jacksons_future\"><\/span>Chelsea take full control of Jackson&#8217;s future<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chelsea still have considerable control over the situation due to his long-term contract, which runs until 2033.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, another loan with a potential buyout option or obligation becomes more viable than a discounted outright transfer.<\/p>\n<p>Villa&#8217;s interest does not guarantee Jackson&#8217;s departure. According to the latest reports from The Sun, he wants to stay and impress new Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso and the club are prepared to evaluate him during pre-season.<\/p>\n<p>Jackson would be a smart tactical addition for Villa, but only through a carefully structured loan.<\/p>\n<p>His inconsistency remains a concern, but Emery already knows how to play to his strengths and that his familiarity could turn a risky move into a productive reunion.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Chelsea agree personal terms for \u00a355m to move closer to Arsenal target <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aston Villa are reportedly in talks over a summer move for Chelsea striker Nicholas Jackson, potentially giving Unai Emery the chance to reunite with the player he helped develop at Villarreal.According to Fabrizio Romano, Jackson&#8217;s name came up in recent talks between Villa and Chelsea. 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