In a dramatic turn of events this summer, Aston Villa appear to have surged ahead of Newcastle United in their pursuit of Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson, with an audacious double transfer potentially on the cards.
Despite the challenges of a tumultuous transfer window, complicated by PSR constraints, Aston Villa are making strategic moves. Following the departure of Jacob Ramsey to Newcastle to bolster their transfer funds, Villa’s sole significant acquisition has been the forward Evann Guessand. The Villans’ shaky start to the Premier League campaign, marked by a goalless draw against Newcastle and a narrow 1-0 defeat to Brentford, has only intensified the need for fresh talent.
Renowned transfer guru Fabrizio Romano reports that Villa’s ambitions may soon bear fruit, as they hold aspirations for not one, but two Chelsea players. “Exclusive: Aston Villa have initiated contact for Christopher Nkunku, exploring possibilities in the final week of the transfer window,” Romano declared on X. Furthermore, Villa’s interest extends to Nicolas Jackson, a player who, despite considerable interest from other clubs, is seemingly within Villa’s grasp of agreement with Chelsea.
Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke suggests that Villa are now ‘in pole position’ to secure Jackson’s services, thanks in part to Unai Emery’s past managerial ties with the forward during their time at Villarreal. “Jackson finds himself down the pecking order at Chelsea, and with Emery having overseen his La Liga debut, their shared history could prove decisive in negotiations,” O’Rourke stated.
Expanding their pursuits beyond Chelsea, Villa are also reported to be eyeing a move for Barcelona’s Marc Casado. While El Pais reveals potential offers around the €30 million mark from Aston Villa, Wolves, and Marseille, Barcelona’s willingness to part ways with their academy talent remains uncertain, as internal debates linger.
The clock is ticking, but Villa’s ambitious last-ditch efforts in the transfer window could transform their season’s prospects, shaking up the Premier League landscape.
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