A familiar coach is calling. Jackson is close to a Premier League return

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson could continue his career at Aston Villa. According to insider Fabrizio Romano, the Senegalese forward's name was discussed during negotiations between the two clubs, which took place over the past 24 hours.

It is reported that Villa's head coach Unai Emery still rates Jackson highly. The Spanish manager knows the player well from their time together at Villarreal and already tried to sign him last summer.

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Interest in the 25-year-old striker has resurfaced amid ongoing talks between Chelsea and Aston Villa over the transfer of Morgan Rogers. For now, the discussion is only about a potential move, but Jackson remains one of the options to strengthen Emery's attacking line.