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title: "Nicolas Jackson ‘opens doors’ to leave Chelsea and join Aston Villa"
canonical: "https://readchelsea.com/2026/08/13/nicolas-jackson-opens-doors-to-leave-chelsea-and-join-aston-villa/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "James Chettle"
section: "Chelsea Transfer News"
published: "2026-08-13T12:20:00Z"
modified: "2026-09-22T18:22:36Z"
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# Nicolas Jackson ‘opens doors’ to leave Chelsea and join Aston Villa

**Nicolas Jackson has reportedly opened the door to joining Aston Villa as talks with Chelsea progress, marking a significant change in the striker’s stance over his Stamford Bridge future.**

Jackson previously wanted to remain at Chelsea and convince Xabi Alonso of his value, but Aston Villa’s continued pursuit now appears to have changed the picture.

According to [Nicolò Schira](https://x.com/NicoSchira), negotiations between Villa and Chelsea are progressing well, with Jackson understood to have made himself available for a move to Villa Park.

> 🚨Excl. – Talks are progressing well for Nicolas [#Jackson](https://x.com/hashtag/Jackson?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) to [#AstonVilla](https://x.com/hashtag/AstonVilla?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) from [#Chelsea](https://x.com/hashtag/Chelsea?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw). The striker has already given his availability to join [#AVFC](https://x.com/hashtag/AVFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw). Unai [#Emery](https://x.com/hashtag/Emery?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) loves him and pushing to re-have him after the positive experience together at Villarreal. [#transfers](https://x.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#CFC](https://x.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [https://t.co/XE9AY1bEVj](https://t.co/XE9AY1bEVj)
>
> — Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) [August 12, 2026](https://x.com/NicoSchira/status/2087658261595955248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## Nicolas Jackson makes Chelsea transfer U-turn

A move would reunite Jackson with Unai Emery, who previously worked with the Senegal international at Villarreal before his switch to Chelsea.

ReadChelsea [reported in July that Jackson wanted to stay at Stamford Bridge](https://readchelsea.com/2026/07/19/chelsea-handed-nicolas-jackson-boost-after-villa-interest/) and fight for his place under Alonso despite interest from Villa.

His latest stance therefore represents a clear change as Chelsea consider their attacking options before the transfer window closes.

Completing a deal may still prove complicated. Villa cannot simply borrow Jackson while Alejandro Garnacho is already on loan from Chelsea, while the recent £117million Morgan Rogers transfer could also affect the timing of a permanent agreement under UEFA accounting rules.

ReadChelsea previously explained how the [Rogers deal could delay a Nicolas Jackson transfer](https://readchelsea.com/2026/08/07/nicolas-jackson-chelsea-transfer-could-be-delayed-after-117m-villa-deal/).

No agreement has yet been reached, but Jackson’s willingness to make the move removes one potential obstacle as Villa continue talks with Chelsea.