Chelsea has set a £65 million price tag for the sale of their Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson during the summer transfer window, with Aston Villa and several other Premier League clubs showing interest in acquiring him.
CaughtOffside reports that Jackson has returned to Chelsea following the end of his loan at Bayern Munich, but he faces strong competition for his position as João Pedro is set to lead the attack, alongside the anticipated role of Morgan Rogers.
Despite this, Chelsea does not intend to force the player to leave, as he will participate in the preparation for the new season, with the club ready to consider any offer that matches the specified financial value.
The report added that Jackson will also have the opportunity to convince coach Xabi Alonso of his abilities during the pre-season.
Aston Villa's interest in the Senegalese striker comes as manager Unai Emery is well aware of his capabilities from their time together at Villarreal, where he sees him as an option to bolster the team's attacking strength.
The report indicates that Jackson's transfer could be beneficial for all parties if the two clubs can come to an agreement, especially with the possibility of a financial arrangement that includes a lower fixed amount, along with incentives and variables.
