Villa sign Jackson from Chelsea to bolster attack

Aug 28 : Aston Villa have signed Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson on a permanent transfer, the Premier League club announced on Friday as they look to bolster their depleted frontline following a couple of high-profile departures.British media reported that Villa had paid Chelsea an initial sum of 47.5 million pounds ($

Aston Villa are close to an agreement to sign striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea in a deal worth up to £65m.

The Portugal international winger is also the subject of interest from Turkish club Galatasaray.

The striker is nearing a move to Villa Park after three years at Chelsea.

Aston Villa have agreed a deal with Chelsea to sign Nicolas Jackson.

Villa are looking to offload the World Cup winner following the acquisition of Japan international Zion Suzuki