Aston Villa player responds to latest Nicolas Jackson Chelsea exit update
Nicolas Jackson’s latest update surrounding the striker’s potential exit from Chelsea has attracted the attention of one Aston Villa player.
The 24-year-old has received mixed reviews since his £30million-plus move from Villarreal in 2023 [Sky Sports], boasting 30 goals and 12 assists in 81 total appearances for the Blues.
Supporters’ main issue with the striker is his erratic behaviour on the pitch, picking up far too many yellow cards before Enzo Maresca was told to send Jackson home for his red card at the Club World Cup.
Despite his implosion against Flamengo, Football Insider understood that Jackson remains a key figure in Chelsea’s plans moving forward, but that could be about to change at Stamford Bridge.
Both Liam Delap and Joao Pedro have arrived on big-money deals, and with fans quickly falling in love with the attacking duo, Fabrizio Romano has shared an update on the third striker’s future.
Nicolas Jackson could leave Chelsea
Taking to Instagram (11 July), Romano wrote: “BREAKING: Nicolas Jackson has chances to leave Chelsea in his transfer window. After Noni Madueke to Arsenal…
“He could be the next one to try a new chapter elsewhere with clubs attentive. AC Milan asked for Jackson’s deal conditions, but now, Chelsea’s asking price is still too high for Italian clubs.
“Premier League clubs are also keen and informed,” with the journalist’s post gaining a like from Lamare Bogarde, and Football Insider understands that Aston Villa have checked on Jackson’s situation.
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Football Insider verdict
Supporters at Villa Park are currently concerned over the future of star striker Ollie Watkins, with Man United’s pursuit leaving the Villans in a difficult position this summer, Football Insider understands.
The England international is Unai Emery‘s only striker option heading into next season, with Jhon Duran leaving for the Saudi Pro League, though that move has clearly not worked out for the youngster.
Multiple Premier League clubs have maintained an interest in Watkins over the last couple of seasons, and with 87 goals and 41 assists in 225 appearances, it has come as no surprise.
Fans are becoming increasingly worried about the 29-year-old’s future, and while Jackson would not be the perfect replacement, there is, undoubtedly, a class player inside.
Keith Hackett believes the Chelsea star could benefit from working with a psychologist, and the Villans may not be willing to put that much work into the transfer, but he is an option this summer.
Morgan Rogers, Leon Bailey, Jacob Ramsey, and John McGinn have all been linked with exits, but if Villa are to improve next season, Emery should be looking at strengthening the squad.