Aston Villa push to sign Nicolas Jackson: Latest transfer updates

Premier League side Aston Villa are active in the transfer market as they look to sign players, including Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson, to fill gaps in the squad following the departure of several key players. The club, set to feature in the 2026/2027 UEFA Champions League, is negotiating a deal worth £70 million to finalize the move, while the Blues also explore replacement options. Villa are additionally working on a move for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta to strengthen their attack. Asante Kotoko sign six new foreign players ahead of new season Meanwhile, Manchester United, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur are also seeking reinforcements to bolster their squads ahead of the new season. Aston Villa have made an offer for Crystal Palace and France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, 29, although it falls well below the London club’s valuation. (Athletic – subscription required) Villa are on the verge of agreeing a €70m (£59.8m) deal to sign Chelsea and Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson, 25. (Foot Mercato – in French) Manchester United are considering making contact with Stuttgart over a potential move for 20-year-old German defender Finn Jeltsch. (CaughtOffside) Manchester City will submit a formal offer to Chelsea for Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernández, 25, before the end of the transfer window. (Fabrizio Romano) Tottenham Hotspur could hijack Napoli’s pursuit of Marseille and Algeria winger Amine Gouiri, 26. (Corriere dello Sport – in Italian) Newcastle United will submit a final offer worth €60m (£51m) for Lille and Belgium forward Matias Fernández-Pardo, 21. (Sacha Tavolieri) Leeds United and Crystal Palace have registered interest in Everton and Ireland defender Jake O’Brien, 25. (Football Insider) Nottingham Forest are in talks with Corinthians over a move for 20-year-old Brazil midfielder Andre. (Daily Mail – subscription only) Hull City have agreed a deal with Union Berlin to sign 21-year-old German forward Ilyas Ansah, with the transfer totaling more than £17.1m. (Fabrizio Romano) SB/EB Benjamin Asare receives $38,000 car for outstanding Black Stars performance Source: www.ghanaweb.com
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