In search of an additional striker after selling Jhon Duran, Aston Villa are now reportedly plotting a summer move to reunite Unai Emery with a forward he already knows well.
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The Villans finally got the big sale they needed in the January transfer window, before instantly welcoming reinforcements of their own – albeit without spending the Duran money. Instead, they look destined to wait until the summer transfer window to splash their new-found cash and perhaps take Emery’s side up another level entirely.
For now, those in the Midlands have the chance to enjoy Marcus Rashford, Marco Asensio and Axel Disasi on loan in three impressive arrivals. But when the summer transfer window swings open, it may not just be temporary stars that Villa are left applauding.
The likes of Rodrigo Mora and Nico Williams have already been linked with a summer move to the Midlands in two deals which would instantly welcome two rising stars. Williams, in particular, would bring plenty of excitement after already handing those in England a preview of his talents in Spain’s Euro 2024 victory over the Three Lions.
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Alongside the Spaniard, meanwhile, the Villans could turn to an option slightly closer to home. According to The Sun, Aston Villa are now plotting a move to sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea this summer, with the forward potentially heading for the exit door if the Blues sign a new striker of their own.
Emery is already well aware of Jackson‘s ability, of course, given that he worked with the forward during his time at Villarreal and helped the current Chelsea man break into the La Liga side.
Now, three years on, the two could be reunited at Villa Park where Jackson would replace Duran and hand Emery an instant boost on the attacking front.
“Fantastic” Jackson may need Chelsea exit
If Chelsea are to welcome a fresh face in to lead their frontline this summer, then questions would be asked about Jackson’s future at Stamford Bridge. Potentially left to watch on from the bench, the former Villarreal man could have no choice but to depart – leaving the door ajar for Aston Villa to make their move.
Backed by the funds made by selling Duran in January, the Villans could complete an impressive swoop and sign instant competition for Ollie Watkins. And whilst there would be concerns over Jackson’s playing time in the Midlands just as there may be at Chelsea, Emery has shown in the past just how willing he is to share the load between two star strikers.
Whether Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca will be willing to sell his nine-goal striker is another question. The Italian was full of praise for Jackson earlier this season, telling reporters: “He’s very important for us.
“On the ball he’s working fantastic, scoring, assist, linking with team-mates. Off the ball he’s working hard, pressing in the way we want to press. Doing fantastic with us.”
With that said, the summer could present quite the saga if Aston Villa step up their pursuit and Emery seeks a reunion with Jackson in the Midlands.
