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Nicolas Jackson

ChelseaAston Villa

Latest development

Completed signing on record. · 28 Aug

First reported

28 Aug

The Transfer Desk's View

Aston Villa have reportedly signed Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea for a fee in the region of £65m-€70m. Tier-1 sources cite completed deals, suggesting the transfer is finalised, pending official club confirmation.

Evidence 8.5/10 · Football fit 7.0/10

Evidence breakdown
Source strengthStrong
Transfer stageOfficial
Main blockerNone — done

Why this rating?

5 reports tracked, including 1 high‑trust outlet.

There's no strong reason to doubt the story, so the rating isn't capped much.

Latest: Completed signing on record.

Coverage

5 reports

1 high-trust source

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Story momentum

Done

This story is closed. Done — final verdict.

Story trust record

Last evidence check 28 Aug · 12 material stages · 0 correction or setback updates

Ratings are revised when stronger evidence, a denial or a competing outcome arrives. Every material change remains visible below with its original source.

Deal timeline

Material developments only. Repeated reports are grouped as corroboration.

  1. Contact made

    Aston Villa are reportedly closing in on a deal for Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson.

    1 high-trust
    The Guardian

  2. Monitoring

    Aston Villa have signed Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea.

    1 high-trust
    The Guardian

  3. Here we go

    Aston Villa have signed Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea.

    1 high-trust
    The Guardian

  4. Here we go

    Aston Villa have completed the signing of Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea in a £65m deal.

    news.google.com

  5. Weak link

    Jackson nears £65m Aston Villa move from Chelsea

    1 high-trust
    The Guardian

  6. Club agreement reached

    Aston Villa are nearing a £65m move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson.

    1 high-trust
    BBC Sport

  7. Monitoring

    Aston Villa are nearing a £65m move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson.

    1 high-trust
    BBC Sport

  8. Monitoring

    Aston Villa are interested in signing Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea.

    2 independent reports1 high-trust
    The Guardian The Guardian

  9. Monitoring

    Aston Villa are closing in on a £65m move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson.

    2 independent reports2 high-trust
    BBC Sport The Guardian

  10. Club agreement reached

    Aston Villa agree £65m deal for striker Nicolas Jackson.

    1 high-trust
    The Guardian

  11. Weak link

    Nicolas Jackson transfer: Aston Villa agree deal worth up to £65m to sign Chelsea striker | Football News | Sky Sports

    1 high-trust
    Sky Sports

  12. Club agreement reached

    Aston Villa are on the verge of agreeing a €70m (£59.8m) deal to sign Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson.

    3 independent reports2 high-trust
    BBC Sport BBC Sport Sky Sports
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