Aston Villa eye Nicolas Jackson if Ollie Watkins joins Al Hilal
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 2:36 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Aston Villa may pursue Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea if they sell Ollie Watkins to Al Hilal. Al Hilal remains in talks for Watkins, who seeks a move to the Saudi Pro League. Chelsea values Jackson at £65 million and prefers a permanent sale after his loan to Bayern Munich last season. Unai Emery expressed hesitation to part with Watkins but acknowledged potential changes according to the situation. Villa has a strong history of transactions with Chelsea this summer, raising the stakes in upcoming negotiations.
- •Villa may move for Jackson if Watkins is sold.
- •Al Hilal has made multiple bids for Watkins.
- •Jackson is valued at £65 million by Chelsea.
- •Emery wants to retain Watkins but is open to changes.
- •Villa has good relations with Chelsea after recent transactions.
"Aston Villa are expected to make a move for Nicolas Jackson if they sell Ollie Watkins to Al Hilal.
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