BREAKING: Aston Villa Agree £65m Deal to Sign Nicolas Jackson From Chelsea—-Unai Emery is set to reunite with the Senegal international after Villa reached an agreement with Chelsea for a package worth £65 million, according to reports.

Aston Villa have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign striker Nicolas Jackson in a deal worth £65 million, according to reporting attributed to The Athletic’s David Ornstein.

The agreement brings an end to a rapidly developing transfer saga surrounding the Senegal international, who had attracted interest from both Aston Villa and Atlético Madrid.

The reported package is understood to include a £47.5 million initial fee, with a further £17.5 million in performance-related bonuses and add-ons.

Emery Set for Reunion With Jackson

The move will see Jackson reunite with Unai Emery, who worked with the forward during their time at Villarreal.

Emery is believed to have been a major factor in Villa’s pursuit of the 25-year-old, with reports indicating that the manager has remained in close contact with Jackson during negotiations.

Jackson’s pace, movement and ability to operate both centrally and from wider positions are expected to give Emery additional options in attack.

Chelsea Agree £65m Exit

Chelsea had been looking for a permanent solution for Jackson after his loan spell at Bayern Munich last season.

The German club opted against making the move permanent, leaving Jackson’s future at Stamford Bridge uncertain.

Chelsea had maintained a valuation of around £65 million for the striker, with Villa ultimately agreeing to meet that figure.

The transfer would represent a significant piece of business for Chelsea, who signed Jackson from Villarreal in 2023.

Villa Move to Replace Watkins

Jackson’s arrival is closely linked to the expected departure of Ollie Watkins, who is closing in on a move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal.

Villa have been searching for attacking reinforcements as Watkins’ exit approaches, and Jackson has emerged as their preferred solution.

The Senegalese forward has already scored 24 Premier League goals in 65 appearances for Chelsea, giving Villa a player with considerable experience in England’s top flight.

Jackson Chooses Villa Over Atlético

Atlético Madrid had also been pursuing Jackson and had reportedly reached an understanding with the player over personal terms.

However, Villa’s position strengthened as negotiations with Chelsea progressed, with the Midlands club now understood to be ahead in the race and having agreed the transfer with the Blues.

The agreement represents another major investment from Villa as Emery reshapes his squad ahead of the new campaign.

A New Chapter for Jackson

For Jackson, the move offers an opportunity to revive his career under a manager who already knows his qualities.

After an inconsistent spell at Chelsea and a season on loan at Bayern Munich, the striker will now have the chance to establish himself as a key attacking figure at Villa Park.

If the remaining formalities are completed, Jackson will become one of the biggest signings in Aston Villa’s history and could be tasked with filling the void left by Watkins.

Nottingham Forest Strike £45m Deal to Sign Liam Delap From Chelsea—-Forest have beaten Premier League competition to the 23-year-old striker, who is set to undergo a medical after agreeing to join Oliver Glasner’s side.

Nottingham Forest have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign striker Liam Delap in a club-record transfer worth an initial £45 million, with the deal potentially rising to £50 million through add-ons.

The 23-year-old is expected to undergo his medical on Wednesday before completing his move to the City Ground.

The agreement represents a major investment from Forest as manager Oliver Glasner looks to strengthen his attacking options following a difficult start to the new campaign.

Delap Agrees to Forest Move

Delap has agreed to join Forest after holding discussions with Glasner about the club’s plans for him.

The striker had attracted interest from several Premier League clubs, including Everton, but Forest ultimately won the race for his signature.

Forest’s previous transfer record was the £37.5 million they paid Ipswich Town for Omari Hutchinson last summer. Delap’s arrival will therefore establish a new club record.

Chelsea Set to Make £15m Profit

Chelsea signed Delap from Ipswich Town for £30 million in June 2025 after he scored 12 Premier League goals during Ipswich’s campaign.

However, his first season at Stamford Bridge proved difficult.

Delap scored only two goals in 41 appearances across all competitions, including one Premier League goal, and subsequently found himself outside new manager Xabi Alonso’s plans.

He had also been training separately from Chelsea’s first-team group and lost the No.9 shirt to João Pedro, further indicating that his future lay away from Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea’s decision to sell for £45 million means the club could make around £15 million profit on the striker just 12 months after signing him.

Forest Look to Revive Delap’s Career

For Forest, the move represents an opportunity to bring back the form that made Delap one of the Premier League’s most promising young strikers.

Before joining Chelsea, he impressed at Ipswich, scoring 12 league goals during the 2024/25 season despite the club’s relegation.

Forest will hope that Glasner can help the forward rediscover that form and provide the goals needed to strengthen their attack.

With the medical now scheduled, Delap’s move to Nottingham Forest is expected to be completed shortly.