Aston Villa have not been very active in this summer’s transfer window so far, but now the club have started preparing for a big move. According to a report by Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg,

Aston Villa have held talks to sign Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, who is on the verge of leaving Stamford Bridge this summer.

The Italian newspaper states Roma will pay Villa a loan fee of just over €2 million (£1.7m), with the Serie A outfit having the option to sign Bailey permanently next summer for €23 million (£19.8m). Bailey is set to arrive in Rome on Monday to finalise the deal and complete his move to the Giallorossi.

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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Aston Villa FC have paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne at their first game of the new football season. The Black Sabbath singer played his very last show at the club’s home ground, Villa Park, on July 5, just 17 days before his death at the age of 76.

Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers has played down talk of an exit this summer despite strong interest from Tottenham and Chelsea. Spurs are eyeing the attacker after losing out on Eberechi Eze to Arsenal.

Tyrone Mings has sent a warning to Morgan Rogers after wrestling from the Aston Villa training ground emerged.