Fabrizio Romano: Nicolas Jackson Remains Aston Villa’s Priority Striker Target as Club-to-Club Talks Begin; Open to Move Amid Atlético Inter

Transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano reports that Nicolas Jackson is still Aston Villa’s top priority forward target, with club-to-club discussions now starting. Jackson is open to joining Villa following contact from Atlético Madrid; Villa will not pursue Mateta until exhausting Jackson options. Reaction is mostly accepting of the news with fan discussion split along club lines, debate centering on Jackson’s quality, fit and price rather than denial of the report.