Villa agree deal with Chelsea for Jackson

Aston Villa have agreed a deal with Chelsea to sign Nicolas Jackson.It is understood to be worth up to £65m, meeting Chelsea's valuation of the striker. The Blues' plan all summer has been to sell Jackson and Liam Delap. Atletico Madrid also want Jackson, but may not be able to offer as much as Villa. Jackson worked with Villa manager Unai Emery when they were both at Villarreal. Transfer Centre LIVE! | Aston Villa news & transfers🦁Aston Villa fixtures & scores | FREE Villa highlights▶️Got Sky? Watch Premier League games LIVE on your phone📱Not got Sky? Latest Sky Sports deals or stream PL games with no contract📺Jackson, who joined Chelsea from Villarreal in 2023, spent last season on loan at Bayern Munich.The Bundesliga champions had an obligation to buy the forward included in the deal worth £56.25m, but Jackson did not reach the number of appearances required to exercise the option. He may be a replacement for Ollie Watkins, with Villa in talks to sell the striker to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal. England international Watkins is keen on the move, and at least one bid has already been rejected by Villa. Also See: Transfer Centre LIVE on your phone! Papers - latest headlines Premier League ins and outs Get Sky Sports Download the Sky Sports App Get Sky Sports on WhatsApp! They do not want to sell Watkins but Al Hilal are pushing and talks continue. Play Super 6 to win £1m!Play Super 6 for a chance to win £1m! Enter for free.