Arsenal, Newcastle United and Aston Villa are linked with a move for the out of favour Chelsea striker. Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson has been axed from the matchday squad to take on West Ham tomorrow night as transfer rumours surrounding his future continue to swirl.

Nicolas Jackson looks like he has played his final game for Chelsea with manager Enzo Maresca saying he is free to leave this window.

This browser is not supported, please use a different one or install the app That’s exactly what forward Danny Ings did on his home debut for Aston Villa on this day in 2021. The former Liverpool striker completed a £25m move from Southampton that summer and announced himself in the best possible way against Newcastle United.

Jackson has asked to leave Chelsea before the end of the transfer window and the 24-year-old has attracted plenty of interest with Villa, Newcastle, Manchester United and Arsenal all considering moves this summer. However, Chelsea are demanding at least £60 million for Jackson, who scored 10 goals in the Premier League last season.

Sources: Newcastle could be prompted to make a move for an Aston Villa forward if the Villans secure a Premier League transfer

Aston Villa have until the end of the transfer window to complete any incoming or outgoing bits of business. The transfer window shuts on Monday 1st September at a slightly earlie