Nicolas Jackson has dropped down the pecking order at Chelsea after inconsistent form across two seasons. Chelsea signed Joao Pedro and Liam Delap this summer, increasing the likelihood of Jackson leaving before the transfer window closes. Aston Villa have been linked as a probable destination for Jackson, with discussions potentially involving Morgan Rogers moving the other way. Chelsea could use a deal to secure a first-option on Rogers while facilitating Villa's signing of Jackson. Chelsea continue to hold numerous attacking prospects, including recent additions and targets across similar positions.
Chelsea and Aston Villa could reportedly be likely to hold some discussions over a deal involving both Nicolas Jackson and Morgan Rogers. Jackson has clearly fallen down the pecking order in Enzo Maresca's side after some unconvincing form during his two years at Stamford Bridge. With Chelsea now bringing in Joao Pedro and Liam Delap for this season, we're surely set to see Jackson leave before the end of the window.
I do expect Jackson to go. From my understanding at the moment, I think he's maybe more likely to go to Villa with Emery. I said also it could help Chelsea and Villa's relationship, where if Chelsea really do want Morgan Rogers, we know they're desperate for Morgan Rogers at some point, but if they were to, make it a bit easier for Villa to sign Jackson, then they're not going to forget that.
Rogers has shone at Villa, establishing himself as one of the most exciting young talents in English football. It's easy to see why Chelsea would be keen on the England international, but they also have so many other similar players on their books already. Jamie Gittens and Estevao Willian have joined this summer, while CFC also already had top talents like Cole Palmer and Pedro Neto in that area of the pitch. On top of that, they're still also pursuing both Xavi Simons and Aleja
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