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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 eye Nicolas Jackson if Ollie Watkins joins Al Hilal
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
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Aston Villa are expected to make a move for Nicolas Jackson if they sell Ollie Watkins to Al Hilal.

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