Aston Villa are in talks over the signing, which might trigger a transfer saga involving Alexander Isak.
According to sources, Aston Villa are on the verge of signing their top striker, which could spark a dramatic transfer saga involving Newcastle forward Alexander Isak.
Villa have only made three new signings this summer, with the most costly being £26 million striker Evann Guessand, who joined from Nice.
However, the Midlands club is still looking to strengthen their attack after losing Jacob Ramsey and Leon Bailey, and according to Fabrizio Romano, they are targeting Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson.
Jackson, who scored in last summer’s Conference League final against Real Betis, is still under contract until 2032.
However, the arrivals of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro have pushed him out of favour at Stamford Bridge, with a number of clubs expressing interest.
Newcastle, who edged Villa for the final Champions League spot on goal difference, has been widely connected with Jackson and a number of other forwards this summer.
However, according to Romano, Jackson is a major target for Villa, and discussions about the “structure” of a possible trade are already underway.
The Senegal international previously worked with Unai Emery at Villarreal, and the two are thought to have a great working connection.
Jackson deal might spark a transfer frenzy.
Ollie Watkins remains Villa’s frontman, but according to a recent TEAMTalk article by Dean Jones, Newcastle could try to sign him if Jackson joins Villa Park.
Although the England international is not looking to go and the club insists he is not for sale, the article claims he is garnering interest from Newcastle as a Jackson replacement, and a transfer saga might follow.
Watkins, who had previously been linked with Arsenal and Manchester United, was dropped by Villa last season after Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio joined the club.
Newcastle remain disappointed in their pursuit of Brentford’s Yoane Wissa, who has unfollowed his club and removed any references to it from his Instagram.
His conduct has practically mirrored that of Isak, who is still looking to leave Newcastle, who are determined he will not be allowed to leave and have responded to a recent statement of his.
The Swede continues to practice alone, away from his colleagues, as Liverpool is set to make a second proposal for the former Real Sociedad player.
As we approach the end of the summer transfer window, Jackson’s move to Villa and Watkins’ possible move to Newcastle may have an impact on Isak’s predicament.
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