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Aston Villa makes €70m bid for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 3:35 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Aston Villa makes €70m bid for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson

Summary

Aston Villa has submitted a formal €70 million bid to Chelsea for striker Nicolas Jackson. Villa is seeking a new center-forward as Ollie Watkins may leave for Saudi Arabian clubs. Reports indicate that Chelsea is nearing acceptance of the offer, and Villa aims to finalize personal terms with Jackson, who is interested in reuniting with manager Unai Emery. Last season, Jackson scored 11 goals in 34 appearances while on loan at Bayern Munich. Villa, aiming to bolster their squad after key departures, has also expressed interest in Jean-Philippe Mateta from Crystal Palace.

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Key Details

•Aston Villa bids €70m for Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea.
•Ollie Watkins may leave, prompting the need for a new striker.
•Jackson previously scored 11 goals on loan at Bayern Munich.
•Villa aims to finalize personal terms with Jackson quickly.
•Villa has also shown interest in Jean-Philippe Mateta.

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3:35 PMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa submit €70m offer for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson

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Xabi Alonso and Unai Emery are at Stamford Bridge and at Villa Park, respectively. Aston Villa have submitted a formal €70 million bid to Chelsea for striker Nicolas Jackson, with the Blues reported...
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