Aston Villa are close to signing Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson after the clubs reportedly agree a transfer fee. Multiple outlets say the deal is around £65m, with reporting also citing an offer in the region of €70m including potential add-ons.
Jackson joined Chelsea from Villarreal in 2023 in a £32m deal and has spent the past three years at Stamford Bridge. The Athletic, BBC and other reports describe the transfer as nearing completion, while Daily Post Nigeria adds that Chelsea’s summer plans include selling Jackson, alongside the planned departure of Liam Delap.
Across sources, the main differences relate to how the fee is framed—some report a straight £65m figure, while others reference €70m or add-on-based structures that can raise the total. There is also variation in emphasis: UK outlets focus on the closeness of the £65m agreement, while other reports highlight Villa’s €70m bid and the broader selling strategy at Chelsea.
