Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson has been excluded from the club’s 28-man squad, fueling transfer rumors. Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery—who previously coached Jackson at Villarreal—has reportedly identified him as a priority signing. Jackson, seeking more consistent playing time, is reportedly open to the move as he is currently third in Chelsea’s attacking hierarchy. Chelsea is seeking around £65 million for the 25-year-old, significantly more than they initially paid Villarreal. The potential deal follows recent business between the clubs, including the sale of Morgan Rogers to Chelsea and the loan of Alejandro Garnacho to Villa. Jackson previously spent a loan spell at Bayern Munich, scoring 11 goals, but the German club did not trigger the purchase option.