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,

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But we’ve got some movement today, not only thanks Alexander Isak dropping a bomb about broken promises at Newcastle (so if he goes, perhaps they will go for Jackson), but also thanks to a report from The Telegraph claiming that Aston Villa are “exploring the viability of a move” for the 24-year-old striker.

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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.

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 defender Matty Cash shared a social media update after speculation around his future under Unai Emery.