Carrarese have never beaten Sassuolo and probably never will. • Sassuolo's U20s playing a U19 side tells you everything about how deep their talent pool runs. • Arteta's told the redundancies are about success, which is a funny way of saying Arsenal couldn't afford to keep losing money. • Cagliari-Pescara stats columns exist to fill space when nothing interesting is happening. • Bristol City and Sheffield United will play the kind of match that makes you check your phone more than the scoreline. Carrarese have never beaten Sassuolo and probably never will. • Sassuolo's U20s playing a U19 side tells you everything about how deep their talent pool runs. • Arteta's told the redundancies are about success, which is a funny way of saying Arsenal couldn't afford to keep losing money. • Cagliari-Pescara stats columns exist to fill space when nothing interesting is happening. • Bristol City and Sheffield United will play the kind of match that makes you check your phone more than the scoreline.

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Aston Villa sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea – UA.NEWS

By WAF News Desk August 29, 2026 4:15 am Updated August 30, 2026 12:30 am 1 min read

Aston Villa sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea UA.NEWS

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Aston Villa have completed the signing of Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea for a reported club-record £65 million. The move coincides with Ollie Watkins' expected departure to Al-Hilal. Jackson joins Villa as their latest summer recruit, with manager Emery confirming Watkins will leave the club as Jackson arrives.

What we know

Nicolas Jackson has joined Aston Villa from Chelsea in a deal valued at £65 million, reported as a club record.
The signing occurs as Ollie Watkins prepares to depart Villa for Al-Hilal.
Manager Emery confirmed Watkins' exit and Jackson's arrival as concurrent developments.

Why it matters

Jackson's arrival represents Villa's primary striker recruitment this summer, replacing Watkins following his anticipated move abroad. The £65 million outlay signals the club's investment in attacking reinforcement and reshaping their forward line during the transfer window.

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