Unai Emery eyes Nicolas Jackson Move

Sat 28 February 2026 14:27, UK

Aston Villa stay eager on Nicolas Jackson forward of the summer time switch window, sources have informed Soccer Insider.

Unai Emery is a giant fan of the 24-year-old striker and has sanctioned a brand new transfer for the Chelsea loanee after Villa got here near signing him final yr.

Talks between Chelsea and Villa have been held, however an settlement couldn’t be reached, with Jackson ultimately securing a mortgage transfer to Bayern Munich for this season.

A striker might be wanted in the summertime, with Soccer Insider just lately revealing that Villa plan to let Ollie Watkins go in the summertime.

Jackson has performed 22 instances for Bayern Munich this season in all competitions and has scored 5 objectives.

Can Nicolas Jackson be successful at Aston Villa?

Jackson might not have scored many objectives since his transfer to the German giants, however that is primarily all the way down to his lack of recreation time.

Up to now, his stats within the Bundesliga have been spectacular, with it being clear that he nonetheless has a lot to supply on the prime stage.

Nicolas Jackson destroying among the Bayern Munich defenders in coaching.

Don’t know why Chelsea didn’t wish to hold him within the squad, high quality participant.

Hope we will resolve issues this summer time. pic.twitter.com/Kt0srCTImk

— JnR (@CFCJnR) February 12, 2026

In line with Fotmob on 28 February, he’s averaging 0.61 objectives, 2.83 pictures, 2.22 possibilities created and seven.69 touches within the opposition field per 90 minutes.

On prime of this, he’s successful 44.4 per cent of his aerial duels, finishing 0.40 interceptions and successful possession 1.21 instances within the remaining third on common per match.

He has additionally been on type within the Champions League, netting twice in six appearances, as Bayern look to win the competitors.

Consequently, all stats level in direction of Jackson having the ability to have an effect at Villa Park if the transfer have been to go forward.

How lengthy is Jackson’s Chelsea contract?

Sadly for Aston Villa, Jackson’s contract will not be expiring at Chelsea anytime quickly.

The striker has a deal on the Blues till 2033 after signing a nine-year contract in September 2024.

Subsequently, if Emery is to strike a deal, his contract scenario is not going to make negotiations any simpler for the Birmingham outfit.

How a lot Chelsea will demand for Jackson is unknown, with it changing into clear that Bayern don’t plan to train the choice to purchase the striker in the summertime.

Nonetheless, it stays to be seen if Villa make a transfer for the attacker as they appear to strengthen their frontline additional within the coming months.

To study extra about their upcoming switch window, look to our skilled workforce on Aston Villa Information.