What happened. Aston Villa have completed the signing of Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea in a deal worth up to £65m, with Ollie Watkins set to join Al-Hilal.

Jackson becomes Villa's record signing, overtaking Johan Manzambi.
Villa lost 4-0 to Brighton on opening day without a recognised striker.
Watkins scored 108 goals in 278 games over six years at Villa.

Jackson will provide a specialist striker as Villa undergo a major squad overhaul this summer.

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