Nicolas Jackson nears £65m Aston Villa move as Emery clears air with Watkins
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Chelsea’s Jackson could face Arsenal on MondaySaudi-bound Watkins says sorry for refusing to playUnai Emery is hopeful Nicolas Jackson will complete his club-record £65m 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 Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal. Both deals are yet to be formally confirmed.…
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