Chelsea “on the verge” of €70m deal which many fans weren’t expecting

Chelsea are reportedly "on the verge" of selling Nicolas Jackson to Aston Villa for a fee of around €70 million, including bonuses, according to reports from France. The speculation comes from Footmercato's Santi Aouna, who claims Aston Villa have submitted an offer that meets Chelsea's asking price of €65 million, with an additional €10 million in bonuses.

Chelsea management reportedly wanted a lower fee of €65 million for the Senegalese forward, so the offer seems to be in line with their initial target, with the potential for extra incentives. The move would be one of Chelsea's more significant summer sales, as the club continues to trim its squad in the final days of the transfer window.

Jackson's departure might be motivated by his former teammate Xabi Alonso, who is rumored to be pushing for a place in the Villa squad. Other potential exits from Chelsea include striker Liam Delap, whose move to Nottingham Forest is nearing completion, and Enzo Fernandez, whose behavior during the Fulham match suggests he may also be leaving the club.