Nicolas Jackson nears £47.5m Aston Villa move as Emery clears air with departing Watkins

Chelsea’s Jackson could face Arsenal on Monday Saudi-bound Watkins says sorry for refusing to play Unai Emery is hopeful Nicolas Jackson will complete his £47.5m move from Chelsea in time to make his Aston Villa debut against Arsenal on Monday and said his striker’s imminent arrival will mark a “new chapter” at the club. Jackson was Emery’s No 1 target to replace Ollie Watkins, who declined the offer of a new contract in favour of a £50m move to Sa