Overview

• Multiple outlets report Villa are in pole position to sign the 24-year-old, with an agreement described as a strong possibility.
• talkSPORT reports Jackson is Villa’s priority target, with Unai Emery seeking a reunion from their Villarreal spell.
• Chelsea have told Jackson he can leave after slipping down the pecking order following the arrivals of Joao Pedro and Liam Delap.
• Newcastle United, AC Milan and Bayern Munich are also credited with interest, keeping competition active before the deadline.
• Chelsea’s price is reported at around £80 million, though a reduced fee or a loan with obligation has been mooted as Villa face a goal-shy start highlighted by Troy Deeney’s criticism.