Aston Villa fans are all reacting the same way to signing Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea

Jackson was given a brief chance to impress under Xabi Alonso, however the stance has remained the same that the Spaniard is happy going into the season with Joao Pedro and Danny Welbeck as striker options.

Enough is enough! It’s time to replace Robert Sanchez, but who should Chelsea sign? 😤

He made two more mistakes against Fulham on Monday 🤦‍♂️

Aston Villa fans react to Nicolas Jackson signing

The Senegal international will get the opportunity to link up again with Unai Emery, and this plays a part in why Villa fans are so excited about their latest signing.

One user said: “What a signing for Villa. A far better footballer than Watkins, obviously younger. It’s been a rough summer for Villa. Jackson and Manzambi are two very bright sparks to it.”

Another added: “The one positive. Watkins goes and instantly replaced by someone five years younger. Will praise the club for this deal. He will score more goals in a season than Watkins ever did during his time at Villa. That’s my prediction. Jackson will break 20 PL goals, not necessarily this season but he will.”

A third stated: “Villa selling Watkins then signing Jackson for a lower base fee + wages. Dream transfer chain for Villa. Jackson is an upgrade on this version of Watkins and 5 years younger.”

Another claimed: “Whisper it… Nicolas Jackson is a top player and an exciting signing for Aston Villa. 25 yr-old Jackson with 17 yr-old Brian Madjo as back up? Seems like pretty decent forward planning to me!”

Finally, one user said: “Plenty of people moaning about the Jackson links like he’s some random. Pace, power, constant runs in behind, real threat in the box, works his socks off, and Unai already knows exactly how to get the best out of him.

“Higher ceiling than Watkins had when he first joined us, and he’s only 25. Watkins peaked in 23/24 and has burnt every bridge trying to force the Saudi move. This feels like the right reset.”

Chelsea CANNOT sell Enzo Fernandez this season – prove us wrong!

Our season rests on him staying this summer…

Jackson scored 24 goals in 65 games, however clearly delivered more for the first team than just his goals.

He struck up a particularly strong relationship with Cole Palmer, and benefitted from regular opportunities under Mauricio Pochettino.

Pedro has proven to be one of the best strikers in the Premier League though, and chances at Stamford Bridge were going to be few and far between.