Aston Villa confirm Nicolas Jackson signing
Villa will travel to Barcelona in the Champions League league phase and also face PSG, Dortmund, Club Brugge, Galatasaray, Fenerbahce, Viking and Slavia Prague.
Nicolas Jackson says Unai Emery was key to his Villa move, praising their Villarreal bond and backing himself to bring fight and goals as Villa target trophies.
Riath Al-Samarrai argues Villa's chaotic spending and squad break-up, not just Ollie Watkins, drove his Al Hilal move, with Emery's transfer role also questioned.
Former Villa defender Ezri Konsa could make his Arsenal debut against Villa on Monday, becoming the club's first new signing to do so since Petr Cech in 2015.
Villa's record signing Nicolas Jackson gives Unai Emery a specialist striker as Ollie Watkins nears an Al Hilal exit, but BBC Sport says he is a different type of No 9.
Rafael Leao has rejected Villa for Galatasaray, with the piece arguing Emery needs players ready to deliver now rather than a forward short on off-the-ball work.
Villa are expected to start Nicolas Jackson and Leon Goretzka against Arsenal, with Zion Suzuki also tipped to make his debut after the 4-0 defeat at Brighton.
Villa have made an official offer for Amad Diallo, with the 24-year-old now weighing up a move or staying to fight for his place at Manchester United.
Villa have confirmed the club-record signing of Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea and agreed a deal for PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye, with Ollie Watkins nearing a move to Al Hilal.
A Villa return for Jack Grealish looks unlikely, with Tony Cascarino saying Emery 'wouldn't take Jack back' because he does not fit the manager's demands.
Villa have opened talks for Taylor Harwood-Bellis after an £18m bid failed, with Southampton valuing the 24-year-old defender at £25m-£30m.
Manchester United have made an enquiry for Villa left-back Ian Maatsen, who is under contract until 2030 after helping Emery's side win the Europa League.
Villa have agreed a deal for Ibrahim Mbaye and are still pushing for more business before the deadline, with Emery seeking further additions.
Aston Villa have confirmed Nicolas Jackson's permanent arrival from Chelsea, reuniting him with Unai Emery after Villarreal and adding the 37-cap Senegal striker.
