Romano Exclusive: Jackson Decision 'Imminent' After Newcastle, Aston Villa Talks

The future of Nicolas Jackson at Chelsea is entering crucial hours.

It’s an important moment to try and find a solution for the striker who’s out of Chelsea project and has agreed to try a new chapter. Discussions are taking place about deal conditions, player’s choice and more, but it’s a really important weekend with a decision described as “imminent”.

Aston Villa and Newcastle Hold Talks for Nicolas Jackson

In the last 48 hours, Aston Villa have made huge efforts to sign Jackson with Unai Emery driving their interest; he was Nico’s coach at Villarreal and would love to reunite with Jackson in the Premier League, but no Champions League football could be a factor to consider with Jackson assessing all his options ahead of a final decision.

Italian clubs had also called in the recent days, including Napoli and AC Milan, before they focused on Rasmus Hojlund and Victor Boniface instead because the Jackson deal is seen as too expensive for them; but it’s not only Aston Villa in this race, because movements are taking place in the background.

Newcastle United have always been attentive and interested in the Nico Jackson situation, and calls also took place this week to discuss eventual terms; it’s a name we should keep on their shortlist.

Bayern Munich Have Also Shown Interest in Jackson

Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson in action

Sources close to Bayern Munich also reveal that director Max Eberl took information on Nico Jackson as a possibility for their last-days move with one more addition upfront expected, as Bayern are also in talks with Chelsea for Christopher Nkunku.

The issue with Bayern is their intention to do the deal on loan; Chelsea prefer a permanent transfer, but Jackson has been discussed internally at Bayern. Also, a loan would take one of their final loan spots abroad and this is why, in that case the preference would be for Premier League clubs ahead of the Bundesliga.

Jackson will meet with his agents in the next hours to decide more on his future. Talks are entering crucial stages. One to watch, definitely, also to unlock Alejandro Garnacho and/or Xavi Simons moving to Stamford Bridge as soon as possible.

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