Aston Villa ready to break transfer record for Nicolas Jackson

Aston Villa are preparing to make Nicolas Jackson the most expensive signing in the club's history. Manager Unai Emery has identified the 25-year-old Chelsea striker as his top target for the summer window, according to TEAMtalk. The Villans are willing to surpass their current record fee of £51.2 million paid for Johan Manzambi. Jackson has been with Chelsea since the summer of 2023, racking up 30 goals and 12 assists in 81 appearances across all competitions.