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Chelsea £65m transfer 'to break UEFA rules' as clubs face special appeal

Chelsea selling Nicolas Jackson to fellow Premier League side Aston Villa could reportedly fall foul of a newly-introduced UEFA rule. Jackson is thought to be the subject of considerable interest from Villa, who are in the market for a new striker to replace Ollie Watkins ahead of next week's deadline.

Chelsea £65m transfer 'to break UEFA rules' as clubs face special appeal

TL;DR

  • Chelsea's potential sale of Nicolas Jackson to Aston Villa may contravene a new UEFA rule.
  • Aston Villa are interested in signing Jackson as a replacement for Ollie Watkins.
  • The transfer deadline is approaching next week.