What happened. Aston Villa have agreed a deal with Chelsea to sign forward Nicolas Jackson, with the fee worth up to £65m, meeting Chelsea's valuation.

Jackson spent last season on loan at Bayern Munich.
Atletico Madrid also want Jackson but may offer less.
Jackson could replace Ollie Watkins, who is in talks with Al Hilal.

Jackson previously worked with Villa manager Unai Emery at Villarreal, which could ease his adaptation.

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