Nicolas Jackson to Aston Villa: Agreement reached on personal terms

Aston Villa have almost closed an agreement on personal terms with Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Midlands club are now in official talks with Chelsea to finalise a move worth over £60m as Unai Emery pushes to secure the forward.

The development marks a significant shift in the summer window for both clubs. Villa are reportedly willing to spend a total package exceeding £60m to bring the Senegal international to Villa Park. Emery is said to be the driving force behind the pursuit. The Spanish manager is keen to bolster his attacking options before the deadline.

Negotiations between the two Premier League sides are now at an official stage. While personal terms with Jackson’s camp are nearly finalised, the clubs must agree on the final structure of the fee. This move comes amid a busy period of outgoings for Chelsea. The Blues have already sanctioned several departures to balance their squad.

The deal

Fee: Package over £60m (Fabrizio Romano)
Stage: Personal terms almost closed; official club talks ongoing
Buyer: Aston Villa
Seller: Chelsea

Chelsea are currently reshaping their first-team squad under the guidance of Xabi Alonso. The club has already offloaded several players this week. Axel Disasi joined Crystal Palace on a season-long loan, according to Ben Jacobs. Meanwhile, striker Liam Delap has moved to Nottingham Forest.

The fee for Delap is reported to be between £45m and £52m across various sources. According to Florian Plettenberg, the deal for the 23-year-old was worth approximately €52m. These sales provide Chelsea with significant capital as they navigate the final days of the transfer window.

SPORF FACTFILE

Nicolas Jackson

Age	25
Position	Centre-Forward
Nationality	Senegal
Current club	Chelsea

What happens next

Aston Villa will look to reach a full agreement with Chelsea over the coming hours. Once the fee is settled, Jackson will be cleared to undergo a medical in Birmingham. The clubs are expected to work quickly to ensure the registration is completed before the upcoming fixtures.

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