Villa seal £65m Nicolas Jackson deal
- Aston Villa have completed the signing of N. Jackson — the move is confirmed, led by Chelsea FC (official club announcement) and corroborated by 11 reports (100% credibility).
Story log
- 31 Aug7 new sources: Aston Villa (club announcement via club social/press), Sky Sports, Channel NewsAsia (CNA), Yahoo Sports (syndicated sports coverage) — now 38 tracking the story
- 28 AugHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 28 AugDeal confirmed by the reporting
- 28 Aug15 new sources: BBC Sport, Sky Sports, Chelsea FC (official announcement), The Athletic — now 31 tracking the story
- 28 AugHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 28 Aug1 new source: Cadena SER (and widespread reporting referencing Fabrizio Romano) — now 16 tracking the story
- 28 Aug1 new source: The Guardian — now 15 tracking the story
- 27 AugHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 27 Aug1 new source: BBC Sport — now 14 tracking the story
- 26 AugHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 26 Aug10 new sources: Sky Sports, TeamTalk, FootballTransfers, SportsBoom (exclusive) — now 13 tracking the story
- 25 Aug1 new source: BBC Sport — now 3 tracking the story
- 25 AugHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 25 Aug1 new source: The Guardian — now 2 tracking the story
What the reports say
- Nicolas Jackson has completed a permanent transfer from Chelsea to Aston Villa. — Chelsea FC (official announcement)
- Aston Villa confirm they have completed the permanent signing of Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea in a club-record/club-signing announcement context. — Aston Villa (club announcement via club social/press)
- Reporting thread/updates from Fabrizio Romano on the deal: personal terms agreed, medical completed and 'deal done' — reports £65m package. — Fabrizio Romano (official posts aggregated via his Telegram feed)
- Aston Villa have submitted a contract proposal / are in advanced talks to sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea — reported agreement package near £65m (deal reported in progress). — Cadena SER (and widespread reporting referencing Fabrizio Romano)
N. Jackson is a 25-year-old winger at Aston Villa, rated 62.6 overall by Field Insider's model. In his prime years, he has been a fringe squad member this season (11.8% of available minutes). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Jackson.
Also this season: 10 apps, 3g on loan at Bayern München.
- CChelsea FC (official announcement)Nicolas Jackson has completed a permanent transfer from Chelsea to Aston Villa.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 95%
Nicolas Jackson has completed a permanent transfer from Chelsea to Aston Villa.
28 AugRead full article → - AAston Villa (club announcement via club social/press)Aston Villa confirm they have completed the permanent signing of Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea in a club-record/club-signing announcement context.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 95%
Aston Villa confirm they have completed the permanent signing of Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea in a club-record/club-signing announcement context.
28 AugRead full article → - FFabrizio Romano (official posts aggregated via his Telegram feed)Reporting thread/updates from Fabrizio Romano on the deal: personal terms agreed, medical completed and 'deal done' — reports £65m package.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 95%
Reporting thread/updates from Fabrizio Romano on the deal: personal terms agreed, medical completed and 'deal done' — reports £65m package.
27 AugRead full article → - CCadena SER (and widespread reporting referencing Fabrizio Romano)Aston Villa have submitted a contract proposal / are in advanced talks to sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea — reported agreement package near £65m (deal reported in progress).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Aston Villa have submitted a contract proposal / are in advanced talks to sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea — reported agreement package near £65m (deal reported in progress).
28 AugRead full article → - GGlobo (ge.globo.com) — Brazilian coverage citing The AthleticAston Villa have reportedly reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Jackson; reports reference The Athletic/Ornstein as the source of the agreement and give fee details.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Aston Villa have reportedly reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Jackson; reports reference The Athletic/Ornstein as the source of the agreement and give fee details.
27 AugRead full article → - FFabrizio Romano (X / Telegram posts — primary journalist who broke/updated the story)Fabrizio Romano reports Nicolas Jackson to Aston Villa: deal being completed, Chelsea set to accept a £65m package; Jackson agreed personal terms and completed medical (breaking updates on social/X/Telegram).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Fabrizio Romano reports Nicolas Jackson to Aston Villa: deal being completed, Chelsea set to accept a £65m package; Jackson agreed personal terms and completed medical (breaking updates on social/X/Telegram).
26 AugRead full article → - FFabrizio Romano (X/Telegram posts)Multiple posts/updates by transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano reporting Jackson as an Aston Villa priority target and stating clubs are in contact (Romano updates gathered on his social/X/Telegram postings).Trusted 85%
Multiple posts/updates by transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano reporting Jackson as an Aston Villa priority target and stating clubs are in contact (Romano updates gathered on his social/X/Telegram postings).
31 JulRead full article → - YYahoo / Reuters syndicated coverageReports that Villa have agreed a deal worth up to £65m to sign Jackson from Chelsea; also reporting context around Watkins' possible exit prompting the move.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
Reports that Villa have agreed a deal worth up to £65m to sign Jackson from Chelsea; also reporting context around Watkins' possible exit prompting the move.
27 AugRead full article → - FFabrizio Romano (official posts / Telegram updates reporting club-to-club discussions)Nicolas Jackson was discussed between Chelsea and Aston Villa during talks around the Morgan Rogers deal — name stated among options and linked to potential loan/permanent moves.Trusted 71%
Nicolas Jackson was discussed between Chelsea and Aston Villa during talks around the Morgan Rogers deal — name stated among options and linked to potential loan/permanent moves.
24 JulRead full article → - AASAston Villa have signed Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea; reports give transfer amount (converted to euros in coverage).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 65%
Aston Villa have signed Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea; reports give transfer amount (converted to euros in coverage).
28 AugRead full article → - AASSpanish outlet AS reporting Atletico interest cooling and that Aston Villa are the favourite to sign Nicolas Jackson — Spanish-language coverage of the same developing story.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 65%
Spanish outlet AS reporting Atletico interest cooling and that Aston Villa are the favourite to sign Nicolas Jackson — Spanish-language coverage of the same developing story.
21 AugRead full article → - TThe AthleticAston Villa have agreed a deal worth a total package of £65m to sign Jackson from Chelsea; personal terms being finalised.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 64%
Aston Villa have agreed a deal worth a total package of £65m to sign Jackson from Chelsea; personal terms being finalised.
26 AugRead full article → - RRead Aston VillaLocal Aston Villa-focused site reporting Villa have held talks with Chelsea about Nicolas Jackson and that progress was expected in coming days.Mixed 57%
Local Aston Villa-focused site reporting Villa have held talks with Chelsea about Nicolas Jackson and that progress was expected in coming days.
19 JulRead full article → - GGoalAston Villa have completed the signing of Nicolas Jackson on a long-term deal; fee reported as up to £65m.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 54%
Aston Villa have completed the signing of Nicolas Jackson on a long-term deal; fee reported as up to £65m.
28 AugRead full article → - GGoalAston Villa have completed the signing of Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea and he has put pen to paper on a five-year contract (reporting completion).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 54%
Aston Villa have completed the signing of Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea and he has put pen to paper on a five-year contract (reporting completion).
28 AugRead full article → - FFootballTransfersReport that talks are progressing for Nicolas Jackson to join Aston Villa from Chelsea (quotes Nicolo Schira on Jackson being open to the move).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Report that talks are progressing for Nicolas Jackson to join Aston Villa from Chelsea (quotes Nicolo Schira on Jackson being open to the move).
1 AugRead full article → - TThe GuardianNicolas (Nico) Jackson has completed a permanent move from Chelsea to Aston Villa (club and media reports confirm signing).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Nicolas (Nico) Jackson has completed a permanent move from Chelsea to Aston Villa (club and media reports confirm signing).
28 AugRead full article → - BBBC SportNicolas Jackson signed by Aston Villa for a club-record fee from ChelseaConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Nicolas Jackson signed by Aston Villa for a club-record fee from Chelsea
28 AugRead full article → - CChannel NewsAsia (CNA)Aston Villa have signed Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea; reports detail fee ~£65m and include the club's announcement embed.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Aston Villa have signed Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea; reports detail fee ~£65m and include the club's announcement embed.
28 AugRead full article → - YYahoo Sports (syndicated sports coverage)Reports that Chelsea have sealed a £65m sale of Nicolas Jackson to Aston Villa and confirm the transfer completion.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Reports that Chelsea have sealed a £65m sale of Nicolas Jackson to Aston Villa and confirm the transfer completion.
28 AugRead full article → - FFootballTransfersAston Villa complete the signing of Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea for a reported £65m; article summarises official confirmation and reported fee.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Aston Villa complete the signing of Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea for a reported £65m; article summarises official confirmation and reported fee.
28 AugRead full article → - BBBC SportJackson is nearing a move to Aston Villa from ChelseaMixed 50%
Jackson is nearing a move to Aston Villa from Chelsea
27 AugRead full article → - BBBC SportAston Villa close to an agreement to sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea in a deal worth up to £65m; broad agreement between clubs reported.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Aston Villa close to an agreement to sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea in a deal worth up to £65m; broad agreement between clubs reported.
26 AugRead full article → - FFootballTransfersAston Villa have agreed a transfer to sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea in a deal that can reach €76m (reported conversion of £65m).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Aston Villa have agreed a transfer to sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea in a deal that can reach €76m (reported conversion of £65m).
26 AugRead full article → - CCadena SER (Spain)Cadena SER reports that Nicolas Jackson will be an Aston Villa player in the coming hours, citing Fabrizio Romano and The Athletic reporting.Mixed 50%
Cadena SER reports that Nicolas Jackson will be an Aston Villa player in the coming hours, citing Fabrizio Romano and The Athletic reporting.
26 AugRead full article → - RRead Aston Villa (local fan/media site)Reports that Villa have agreed a package to sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea (reports the fee breakdown and status of personal terms/medical).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Reports that Villa have agreed a package to sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea (reports the fee breakdown and status of personal terms/medical).
26 AugRead full article → - TThe GuardianNicholas Jackson is the subject of Chelsea talks to sell him to Aston VillaMixed 50%
Nicholas Jackson is the subject of Chelsea talks to sell him to Aston Villa
25 AugRead full article → - BBBC SportAston Villa make a move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson.Mixed 50%
Aston Villa make a move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson.
25 AugRead full article → - YYahoo / Yahoo Sports (syndicated report)Report that Chelsea have slapped a £65m price-tag on Nicolas Jackson as Aston Villa interest grows.Mixed 50%
Report that Chelsea have slapped a £65m price-tag on Nicolas Jackson as Aston Villa interest grows.
1 JulRead full article → - SSportsBoom (exclusive)Exclusive/updated report that Aston Villa are preparing to make a move for Nicolas Jackson and that Villa see a permanent deal as preferred option.Mixed 50%
Exclusive/updated report that Aston Villa are preparing to make a move for Nicolas Jackson and that Villa see a permanent deal as preferred option.
29 JulRead full article → - TTeamTalkReports that Aston Villa are pursuing Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson with talks progressing between the clubs and Villa hopeful of a deal.Low-trust 37%
Reports that Aston Villa are pursuing Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson with talks progressing between the clubs and Villa hopeful of a deal.
24 JulRead full article → - FFussballTransfers (Germany)Aston Villa have reportedly reached agreement to sign Jackson from Chelsea; German-language outlets report the deal in euro terms (reported completion/near-completion).ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 30%
Aston Villa have reportedly reached agreement to sign Jackson from Chelsea; German-language outlets report the deal in euro terms (reported completion/near-completion).
27 AugRead full article → - SSky SportsSky Sports written analysis of Jackson being linked with Villa and clubs exploring conditions of a deal.Low-trust 28%
Sky Sports written analysis of Jackson being linked with Villa and clubs exploring conditions of a deal.
1 AugRead full article → - SSky SportsNicolas Jackson signed by Aston Villa from Chelsea (club-record signing)ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 28%
Nicolas Jackson signed by Aston Villa from Chelsea (club-record signing)
28 AugRead full article → - SSky SportsAston Villa have agreed a deal worth up to £65m to sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 28%
Aston Villa have agreed a deal worth up to £65m to sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea.
27 AugRead full article → - SSky SportsAston Villa have completed the signing of Nicolas Jackson in a deal worth up to £65m; details on fee and add-ons reported.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 28%
Aston Villa have completed the signing of Nicolas Jackson in a deal worth up to £65m; details on fee and add-ons reported.
27 AugRead full article → - SSky SportsAston Villa set to sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea as replacement for WatkinsConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 28%
Aston Villa set to sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea as replacement for Watkins
25 AugRead full article → - SSky SportsAnalysis/video piece explaining why Aston Villa may avoid signing Nicolas Jackson — covers growing links between Villa and Jackson (transfer analysis by Sky Sports).Low-trust 28%
Analysis/video piece explaining why Aston Villa may avoid signing Nicolas Jackson — covers growing links between Villa and Jackson (transfer analysis by Sky Sports).
28 JulRead full article →