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Aston Villa have opened negotiations with Chelsea to sign Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson, valued at £65 million, according to The Sun's London correspondent Jack Rosser. The move is complicated by Premier League rules that prohibit clubs from loaning two players from another top-flight club, as Villa have already loaned Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea. Therefore, any deal for Jackson must be a permanent transfer. Meanwhile, Villa striker Ollie Watkins may depart as Fenerbahce push to sign the 30-year-old England forward. New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso wants to assess Jackson during pre-season, though the player did not travel to Australia for training. Villa must also declare all incoming transfers to UEFA as part of a settlement agreement after breaching the 'squad cost ratio' rule. Jackson was loaned to Bayern Munich last summer but was not retained. Watkins has two years left on his contract and has scored 108 goals in 278 appearances for Villa.
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Hupu Football News — July 25th
Aston Villa have opened talks with Chelsea over the signing of Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson, valued at £65 million, according to The Sun's London correspondent Jack Rosser.
Meanwhile, Villa forward Ollie Watkins may be on his way out of Villa Park, as Fenerbahce look to secure the 30-year-old England international.
Key Developments
- Jackson pursuit: After loaning Alejandro Garnacho from Stamford Bridge, Villa manager Unai Emery is determined to sign the 25-year-old Jackson.
- Chelsea stance: New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso wants to assess Jackson during pre-season, although the Senegalese star did not travel with the squad to Australia for the first phase of training.
- Transfer restrictions: Villa must sign Jackson on a permanent deal, as Premier League rules prohibit clubs from loaning two players from another top-flight club.
Regulatory and Financial Context
As part of a "settlement agreement" with UEFA after breaching the "squad cost ratio" rule — which limits clubs to spending 70% of revenue on wages and related costs — the Europa League champions must declare all transfer transactions to UEFA.
The Rogers deal helps Villa's accounting, as the selling club can record the full value of the sale in the current season's books. For the buying club, the transfer fee can be spread over the contract period.
Jackson's Recent History
Jackson was loaned to Bayern Munich last summer, but the Bundesliga champions opted not to keep him.
Watkins' Situation
Watkins has two years left on his Villa contract, and Fenerbahce are trying to lure him with a high salary. The former Brentford player has made 278 appearances for the club, scoring 108 goals.
Source: The Sun
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Aston Villa in Talks for Nicolas Jackson; Watkins Exit Could Facilitate Deal