Mirror: Emery wants to reunite with Jackson, hoping Chelsea will reduce the price by 80 million pounds

Hupu, August 3, According to the English media Daily Mirror, Aston Villa is paying attention to the situation of Chelsea striker Jackson. Villa coach Emery hopes to sign the Senegalese striker to replace the team's striker Watkins position.

Aston Villa coach Emery hopes to reunite with Chelsea striker Jackson, so the club is ready to sell off team forward Watkins to achieve this. Emery trained Jackson while coaching Villarreal, and in the summer of 2023, Chelsea successfully signed him for £32 million.

Now Emery is ready to test Chelsea's determination to retain the Senegal international, and Jackson is also on the signing list for Manchester United and Newcastle. Chelsea has been insisting on £80 million in transfer fees for the 24-year-old, who signed an eight-year contract.

This means Villa must profit from England striker Watkins, who has attracted attention from Manchester United and Newcastle. Watkins, 29, is believed to want a new challenge and he is upset by constant transfer negotiations throughout the summer.

In addition to Jackson, Emery is also looking for other targets, including Leipzig's Belgian striker Oppenda, who is cheaper than the Chelsea star, and the German club wants a transfer fee of about £40 million.

But Jackson is Emery's first choice, he hopes the Blues will lower the asking price. Chelsea has introduced Drapp and Joao Pedro in the forward position this summer and will soon sign Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simmons.