Aston Villa is reportedly reigniting its interest in Nicolas Jackson, a striker who previously played under Unai Emery. With competition from Newcastle, will Villa secure his signature this summer?
Aston Villa is back in the mix for Nicolas Jackson, the striker who once thrived under Unai Emery at Villarreal. After a stint in the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich, Jackson's future is uncertain, and Villa is keen to bring him back to the Premier League.
Currently, Jackson is struggling for minutes at Bayern, where he plays second fiddle to Harry Kane. Despite showing flashes of his potential—10 goals and four assists in 30 appearances—his role as a backup has left him wanting more.
The 24-year-old remains under contract with Chelsea until 2033, but the Blues are open to a sale if the price is right. Reports suggest his valuation sits around £60 million, a figure that Villa and Newcastle United are both willing to consider.
Jackson's recent performances have been solid, including a standout showing in the Champions League against Atalanta, where he scored and assisted in a 6-1 victory. He also netted three goals in his last Bundesliga outings, including a crucial strike in a 4-2 win over VfB Stuttgart.
Despite these contributions, Bayern seems hesitant to make his loan permanent. For Villa, the prospect of signing Jackson is enticing. Emery would welcome the chance to work with him again, and Jackson might prefer a move to Villa, especially with the club set to compete in European competitions next season.
With Newcastle not featuring in Europe, Jackson could see Villa as the better option to continue his development. He’s already more seasoned than some of his peers, making him a valuable addition to any squad. The race for his signature is heating up, and it will be interesting to see how this unfolds.
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Manchester City FC
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Aston Villa FC
Sun 24 May, 16:00
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Liverpool FC
Fri 15 May, 20:00
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Burnley FC
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Aston Villa FC
Sun 10 May, 14:00
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Manchester City FC
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Aston Villa FC
Sun 24 May, 16:00
Tip: Home Win
Manchester City has a strong recent form with 3 wins in their last 5 matches and a solid season record, scoring in 89.2% of their matches. Aston Villa, while competitive, has a weaker away record and has conceded in 75.7% of their matches. The odds reflect Manchester City's strong position as favorites.
Aston Villa FC
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Liverpool FC
Fri 15 May, 20:00
Tip: Away Win
Liverpool has shown stronger recent form with 3 wins in their last 5 matches compared to Aston Villa's 2 wins. Additionally, Liverpool's season league form indicates they have scored in 88.9% of their matches and have a higher goals per game average (1.67) compared to Aston Villa (1.39). The odds also favor Liverpool, suggesting they are seen as the stronger side.
Burnley FC
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Aston Villa FC
Sun 10 May, 14:00
Tip: Away Win
Aston Villa is positioned 5th in the league with a strong recent form, winning 2 out of their last 5 matches. In contrast, Burnley is at the bottom of the table with no wins in their last 5 matches. The season league form indicates Burnley struggles defensively, conceding an average of 2.03 goals per game, while Aston Villa has a solid attack with 1.38 goals per game.
Aston Villa FC
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Tottenham Hotspur FC
Sun 3 May, 19:00
Tip: Home Win
Aston Villa is currently positioned 5th in the league with a solid home record, having won 17 out of 34 matches. Their recent form shows 2 wins in the last 5 matches, which is slightly better than Tottenham's away form. Tottenham is struggling in the relegation zone, positioned 18th with only 8 wins this season. The home team's overall performance and recent form suggest a higher likelihood of winning.
Fulham FC
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Aston Villa FC
Sat 25 Apr, 12:30
Tip: Away Win
Aston Villa is currently positioned 4th in the league with a stronger recent form compared to Fulham. They have a higher win percentage and better goal-scoring record this season. Fulham's recent form shows inconsistency, which may hinder their performance against a higher-ranked opponent.
Aston Villa FC
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Sunderland AFC
Sun 19 Apr, 14:00
Tip: Home Win
Aston Villa is currently positioned 4th in the league with a strong home record, despite recent poor form. Sunderland, while performing decently away, has a lower league position and overall weaker recent form. The home team's historical performance suggests they are likely to secure a win.
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