The Chelsea striker's agent has been discussing his future amid '30 goals in two seasons' claim ahead of Stamford Bridge exit
Nicolas Jackson
Nicolas Jackson(Image: AP)
Nicolas Jackson's agent has declared that the Chelsea forward will leave Stamford Bridge "within 48 hours". Sadly, it does not look as if Villa Park will be his destination.
Unai Emery is understood to be keen on the 24-year-old Senegal striker. They both worked together at Villarreal - and Villa have yet to find the net after two Premier League games.
The Londoners are ready to let Jackson leave, two years after recruiting him for £30m, but it appears any hopes Villa had of sealing a loan deal have been hijacked by Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich, a move said in Germany to have been confirmed by club officials.
While not mentioning any particular club, Jackson's representative, Diomansy Kamara, confirmed that his man is on the move.
According to Footmercato, Kamara has delivered a definitive statement, declaring: "30 goals in two seasons, without a single penalty. Highs, lows... but a page is turning at the Blues. Always grateful for yesterday, but already looking toward tomorrow, with optimism.
"Germany, Italy, England: the options are numerous, the decision is imminent. Thank you for the support, we see your messages... Nicolas Jackson, transfer expected within 48 hours."
Bayern are said to have agreed terms with the player but have yet to agree a fee with Chelsea for a season-long loan. The Blues would prefer a permanent deal but are said to be ready to accept a loan if a pledge to buy is included in the agreement.
With Premier League and UEFA spending rules wrecking their summer transfer business, Villa were already claimed to be struggling to find the loan fee the Londoners are said to be demanding for Jackson, allowing Bayern to swoop.
There is also a perception that Emery must offload even more players before making additions in this transfer window, despite the recent high-profile exits of Jacob Ramsey to Newcastle and winger Leon Bailey on loan to Serie A club Roma.
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