Aston Villa In Talks To Sign Two Chelsea Stars

Aston Villa have held talks with Chelsea over the possibility of signing both Nicolas Jackson and Alejandro Garnacho this summer, TEAMtalk reports.

The discussions took place as part of the negotiations that are set to see Morgan Rogers move to Stamford Bridge in a British-record transfer, with Villa already planning how to reinvest as they prepare for another Champions League campaign under Unai Emery.

Sources have confirmed to that Villa used those talks to sound Chelsea out over the availability of both attacking players as they reshape their forward line.

Villa’s summer plans have already been impacted by injuries and departures.

Amadou Onana has suffered a season-ending injury, while Youri Tielemans has completed his move to Manchester United.

The Midlands club have moved quickly to strengthen in midfield by agreeing a deal for Swiss youngster Johan Manzambi, while talks continue over Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes and Bayern Munich’s Joao Palhinha.

However, with Rogers now set to leave for Chelsea, Emery also wants to reinforce his attacking options.

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TEAMtalk understands Jackson is viewed as a major target.

The Senegal international forward worked under Emery during their time together at Villarreal, and the Villa boss remains a huge admirer of the striker.

Sources have revealed that negotiations over Jackson are expected to accelerate once the Rogers transfer is officially completed, with Villa confident a deal can be explored.

Villa also discussed Garnacho during the same round of talks.

The Argentina international winger has long been admired at Villa Park and has re-emerged as an option after Chelsea informed the player’s representatives that he is not part of Xabi Alonso’s long-term plans.

We revealed earlier this week that Roma have submitted a loan offer with an obligation to buy for Garnacho, but the Serie A club are currently prioritising a move for West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville.

That has left the door open for Villa. Sources indicate that Garnacho would be open to a move to Villa Park should the opportunity develop, with the prospect of regular football under Emery appealing to the former Manchester United winger.