Nicolas Jackson transfer: Aston Villa agree deal worth up to £65m to sign Chelsea striker

The deal for Watkins is understood to be worth £50m, with Jackson set to join from the Blues in a transfer which could reach £65m.

Watkins is keen on the move to Saudi Arabia, and at least one bid was previously rejected by Villa. They did not want to sell the England international, but have now accepted Al Hilal's latest offer.

Chelsea's plan all summer has been to sell Jackson and Liam Delap. Atletico Madrid also want Jackson, but may not be able to offer as much as Villa. Jackson worked with Villa manager Unai Emery when they were both at Villarreal.

Jackson, who joined Chelsea from Villarreal in 2023, spent last season on loan at Bayern Munich.

The Bundesliga champions had an obligation to buy the forward included in the deal worth £56.25m, but Jackson did not reach the number of appearances required to exercise the option.

Matteo Ruggeri - Atletico Madrid, £21.4m

Lucas Digne - Paris Saint-Germain, £8.5m

Louie Barry - Sheffield Wednesday, undisclosed

Yeimar Mosquera - Vitoria SC, undisclosed

Sil Swinkels - Sheffield Wednesday, undisclosed