Aston Villa agrees to transfer Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea for £65m

Aston Villa and Chelsea have agreed to a transfer for forward Nicolas Jackson, as reported on August 26, 2026. The deal is valued at £65 million, consisting of a £47.5 million flat fee and £17.5 million in potential bonuses. Jackson, previously on loan at Bayern Munich, is expected to reunite with manager Unai Emery, who gave him his debut in 2021. The transfer follows a lengthy negotiation process complicated by UEFA financial fair play rules. Personal terms are being finalized ahead of the transfer's completion.

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