Overview

• Chelsea are working to move Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku before adding further attackers, according to multiple reports.
• Aston Villa are widely reported to be in pole position for Jackson, with Newcastle also linked and loan structures discussed but not preferred by Chelsea.
• Fabrizio Romano reports Villa have contacted Chelsea to learn conditions for a potential Nkunku deal, with Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig also monitoring the situation.
• Bayern sporting director Max Eberl has said they will only take an attacker on loan, while Chelsea are blocking loan approaches for Nkunku and resisting loan‑only options for Jackson.
• RB Leipzig’s Marcel Schafer said the club will not block Xavi Simons’ next step if terms are right, as reports say Chelsea have agreed personal terms with the player but have not yet bid.