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Unai Emery wants to reunite with his former Senegalese protégé to strengthen the Villans' attack.

Chelsea: Aston Villa closing in on Nicolas Jackson

Aston Villa has recently set its sights on Nicolas Jackson. The Senegalese striker is of great interest to the Villans, who are reported to have already begun negotiations with the Blues for his transfer ahead of the close of the summer window.

Aston Villa has placed Nicolas Jackson high on its shortlist of priorities for August. The Birmingham club is closely monitoring his situation at Chelsea and has already made contact with the London club's board. Unai Emery is eager to reunite with the player he helped develop at Villarreal in 2022, before Jackson's move to Stamford Bridge.

The Spanish manager of the Villans knows the qualities of the Senegal international inside out. He had already tried to sign him in the summer of 2023, but Chelsea beat Villa Park to the punch in that race. This time, Emery has a fresh opportunity to bring back his former number nine, especially since the Blues seem open to negotiations.

Can Aston Villa meet the price for Nicolas Jackson?

Chelsea has recently adjusted its financial demands for Jackson. The London club initially asked for €115 million for their striker, but is now reportedly willing to accept an offer of €60 million. This price drop makes the deal more accessible for Aston Villa, although the sum remains significant for the club's finances. According to the latest news on Tuesday, August 19, the Villans currently favor a loan move. Will Chelsea accept this offer? Stay tuned…