Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Jackson, 24, is fit and available but has been left out of their squad to face West Ham on Friday (August 22) due to speculation surrounding his future.
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Aston Villa have been heavily linked with a move for the Senegal international with Unai Emery pushing the club to sign his former player.
According to The Sun, Villa’s ongoing issues with PSR will make it almost impossible for the club to pay Chelsea’s £70 million asking price.
The report adds that a ‘big club’ have entered talks with Jackson’s representatives as they seek information regarding his situation at the club.