Aston Villa are exploring their attacking options with growing intent, and reports suggest they have turned their attention towards Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson. According to respected journalist Florian Plettenberg,

Aston Villa have held talks to sign Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, who is on the verge of leaving Stamford Bridge this summer.

After a nightmarish pre-season, Newcastle United faces another major hurdle when it gets its Premier League campaign up and running at Aston Villa on Saturday.

Aston Villa are eyeing Barcelona’s young right-back Héctor Fort this summer. Reports from MARCA in Spain suggested on Friday that the Villans have made contact for the player, and their intentions are clear. Aston Villa vs Newcastle United Match Review & Player Ratings:Villa Survive Red Card, Newcastle Still Searching for a Striker!

Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio have left Villa after their loan spells and there are doubts over Morgan Rogers’ fitness following a knock in pre-season. That could mean a completely fresh attack for the Premier League opening fixture against Newcastle on Saturday behind Ollie Watkins.

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A club statement says the kit is inspired by the stained glass windows which have been found at Villa Park since it first opened in 1897. "We are delighted to present this unique third kit for 2025/26, which includes the adidas Trefoil logo for the first time," the club said.

Aston Villa have opened talks with Roma over the sale of forward Leon Bailey, TBR Football understands. As Jacob Ramsey heads to Newcastle for a permanent transfer, Villa also look to be moving on winger Bailey. TBR Football understand Villa want to move Bailey on in order to free up money for new signings late in the transfer window.