Tottenham join Aston Villa in race for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, according to the Daily Mail.

Spurs have also been linked with Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi, but a move is unlikely after he sustained an injury.

Tottenham have now added Jackson to their shortlist, with sporting director Johan Lange a long-term admirer of him.

Tottenham face competition from Aston Villa. Manager Unai Emery worked with the striker at Villarreal.

Jackson is prepared to leave Chelsea this summer in search of guaranteed game time. The Blues value him at around £65 million.

Villa may edge Spurs to Jackson

Jackson’s Premier League experience makes him an attractive option for both clubs. He has bagged 24 goals and 10 assists in 65 matches in the competition.

Villa could hold an advantage in the race, having done business with Chelsea in the current transfer window.

Villa sold Morgan Rogers to the Blues in a British record deal last month. They have signed Alejandro Garnacho on loan from Chelsea to replace him for this season.

Chelsea rarely do business with Tottenham due to the local rivalry between them. No player has moved directly between them since Scott Parker’s switch to Spurs in 2011.

Jackson’s previous relationship with Emery and the prospect of Champions League football could also persuade him to favour a move to Villa.

He is currently with the Chelsea squad in Hong Kong, preparing for Wednesday’s pre-season friendly with Italian giants Juventus.