Aug 28 : Aston Villa have signed Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson on a permanent transfer, the Premier League club announced on Friday as they look to bolster their depleted frontline following a couple of high-profile departures.British media reported that Villa had paid Chelsea an initial sum of 47.5 millio

Chelsea striker Jackson is thought to be the preferred option of Unai Emery, if Ollie Watkins leaves the club before the window closes.

Jackson joined Chelsea from Villarreal in a £32m deal in 2023, and has gone on to score 30 goals in 81 appearances.