Aston Villa are close to an agreement to sign striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea in a deal worth up to £65m.

There is a broad agreement between the clubs over the terms of a move for the 25-year-old, with Chelsea set to achieve their asking price with an initial sum of £47.5m with £17.5m in add-ons.

And if the Senegal international agrees personal terms and completes the switch to Villa his arrival is likely to trigger England international Ollie Watkins’ move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal.

The deal remains subject to personal terms being agreed, but negotiations are at an advanced stage, with Jackson expected to reunite with Unai Emery having played under the Villa boss at Spanish club Villarreal.

Jackson would become the latest player in Villa’s summer rebuild following the arrivals of record buy Johan Manzambi, midfielder Joao Gomes, goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and defender Matteo Ruggeri.

However, there has also been significant movement out of the club and Watkins leaving would mean they had sold five of the starting XI who won the Europa League in May.

Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans, Lucas Digne and Ezri Konsa have already left with goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez expected to depart too.

In signing Jackson, Villa would be getting a forward who joined Chelsea from Villarreal for £35m in 2023 and scored 30 goals in 81 appearances.

His most recent appearance for the Blues came against Fluminense in the Club World Cup in 2025, while he also won the Europa Conference League with the club.

He spent last season on loan to Bayern Munich, scoring 11 times in 34 games and helping Bayern win the Bundesliga.

Chelsea banked a £14.3m loan fee from the move, though an obligation to buy for £56.2m was not triggered after Jackson failed to make 40 appearances of 45 minutes or more.

Celtic are close to completing a loan deal for Chelsea youngster Landon Emenalo, with the 18-year-old expected to move to the Scottish giants on loan for the remainder of the 2026-2027 season, according to Sky Sports UK.

Born in Arizona, United States, the versatile fullback is the son of former Super Eagles defender and Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo, who impressed at the 1994 World Cup as cover for the injured Benedict Iroha.

Celtic and Chelsea are finalising the details of a straight loan agreement that will see Emenalo provide cover for experienced left-back Kieran Tierney.

Landon was promoted to first-team training during pre-season preparations, where he showcased his versatility and composure despite his young age.

The England U19 international featured in the friendly against Western Sydney Wanderers, playing 63 minutes in Chelsea’s 6-4 victory.

Emenalo is capable of operating both as a left-backCeltic To Wrap Up Loan Deal For Super Eagles Defender’s Son

Celtic are close to completing a loan deal for Chelsea youngster Landon Emenalo, with the 18-year-old expected to move to the Scottish giants on loan for the remainder of the 2026-2027 season, according to Sky Sports UK.

Born in Arizona, United States, the versatile fullback is the son of former Super Eagles defender and Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo, who impressed at the 1994 World Cup as cover for the injured Benedict Iroha.

Celtic and Chelsea are finalising the details of a straight loan agreement that will see Emenalo provide cover for experienced left-back Kieran Tierney.
Celtic To Wrap Up Loan Deal For Super Eagles Defender’s Son

Celtic are close to completing a loan deal for Chelsea youngster Landon Emenalo, with the 18-year-old expected to move to the Scottish giants on loan for the remainder of the 2026-2027 season, according to Sky Sports UK.

Born in Arizona, United States, the versatile fullback is the son of former Super Eagles defender and Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo, who impressed at the 1994 World Cup as cover for the injured Benedict Iroha.

Celtic and Chelsea are finalising the details of a straight loan agreement that will see Emenalo provide cover for experienced left-back Kieran Tierney.

Landon was promoted to first-team training during pre-season preparations, where he showcased his versatility and composure despite his young age.

The England U19 international featured in the friendly against Western Sydney Wanderers, playing 63 minutes in Chelsea’s 6-4 victory.

Emenalo is capable of operating both as a left-back and in midfield, giving Celtic Celtic To Wrap Up Loan Deal For Super Eagles Defender’s Son

Celtic are close to completing a loan deal for Chelsea youngster Landon Emenalo, with the 18-year-old expected to move to the Scottish giants on loan for the remainder of the 2026-2027 season, according to Sky Sports UK.

Born in Arizona, United States, the versatile fullback is the son of former Super Eagles defender and Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo, who impressed at the 1994 World Cup as cover for the injured Benedict Iroha.

Celtic and Chelsea are finalising the details of a straight loan agreement that will see Emenalo provide cover for experienced left-back Kieran Tierney.

Landon was promoted to first-team training during pre-season preparations, where he showcased his versatility and composure despite his young age.

The England U19 international featured in the friendly against Western Sydney Wanderers, playing 63 minutes in Chelsea’s 6-4 victory.

Emenalo is capable of operating both as a left-back and in midfield, giving Celtic manager Martin O’Neill another option across two positions.

The teenager is currently recovering from a knock suffered during Chelsea training earlier this summer but he’s expected to complete the move before the transfer window closes for business.

He has received three call-ups for competitive matches played by the Blues but has yet to make his senior debut for the Premier League giants. Martin O’Neill another option across two positions.

The teenager is currently recovering from a knock suffered during Chelsea training earlier this summer but he’s expected to complete the move before the transfer window closes for business.

He has received three call-ups for competitive matches played by the Blues but has yet to make his senior debut for the Premier League giants.
Landon was promoted to first-team training during pre-season preparations, where he showcased his versatility and composure despite his young age.

The England U19 international featured in the friendly against Western Sydney Wanderers, playing 63 minutes in Chelsea’s 6-4 victory.

Emenalo is capable of operating both as a left-back and in midfield, giving Celtic manager Martin O’Neill another option across two positions.

The teenager is currently recovering from a knock suffered during Chelsea training earlier this summer but he’s expected to complete the move before the transfer window closes for business.

He has received three call-ups for competitive matches played by the Blues but has yet to make his senior debut for the Premier League giants. and in midfield, giving Celtic manager Martin O’Neill another option across two positions.

The teenager is currently recovering from a knock suffered during Chelsea training earlier this summer but he’s expected to complete the move before the transfer window closes for business.

He has received three call-ups for competitive matches played by the Blues but has yet to make his senior debut for the Premier League giants.

Cameroon football legend Samuel Eto’o has publicly defended FIFA president Gianni Infantino, insisting the Swiss administrator has “not done anything wrong” and deserves another term at the helm of world football.

The former Barcelona, Inter Milan and Chelsea striker believes Infantino’s leadership has transformed global football, particularly by creating more opportunities for smaller nations and boosting football development across Africa.

Speaking to CNN Sports, Eto’o argued that the recent scrutiny surrounding Infantino should be viewed in the context of the upcoming election rather than as a reflection of his leadership.

“He has not done anything wrong”

Eto’o made his position unmistakably clear when asked about the criticism directed at the FIFA president.

“I don’t think that President Gianni Infantino has done anything wrong,” Eto’o said.

The FECAFOOT president suggested that the timing of the criticism is closely linked to FIFA’s electoral cycle.

The four-time African Player of the Year credited Infantino with reshaping international football by expanding access to major tournaments.

Eto’o pointed to the FIFA World Cup’s expansion as one of the Swiss official’s most significant achievements.

He said, “President Gianni Infantino has changed football. He’s given opportunities to nations that didn’t have those opportunities to take part in the most beautiful tournament, the World Cup. He enabled smaller nations to get seats at these competitions.”

Beyond the expanded World Cup, Eto’o believes African football has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of Infantino’s presidency.

The former Cameroon captain praised FIFA’s support for national associations across the continent.

He added, “He has helped our continent. He’s helped our federations to develop much more quickly. We need to acknowledge that. We need to accept and recognise what he’s done, and we should support him for everything he’s done up to now.”

Infantino’s presidency has faced criticism from several football organisations, including UEFA, CONCACAF, and the Asian Football Confederation, particularly after a controversial proposal involving private investment in FIFA tournaments was eventually abandoned.

Despite that opposition, the FIFA president continues to enjoy strong backing from much of African football.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has already declared its support for Infantino’s re-election campaign, giving him a significant bloc of votes ahead of the next presidential contest.