NAPOLI have reportedly opened talks with Chelsea over a potential move for striker Nicolas Jackson as the summer transfer window enters its final days.

has attracted interest from a number of clubs this summer, with Aston Villa among those to have considered a move for the forward.

FC Bayern Munich v VfB Stuttgart - Bundesliga 2025/2026Nicolas Jackson is one of the players who will likely leave Chelsea before the transfer window shuts Credit: Getty Pre Season Friendly - Chelsea TrainingThe Senegalese striker has interest from the Premier League and clubs in Europe Credit: Reuters

Villa’s interest in Jackson was sparked by uncertainty surrounding Ollie Watkins, whose future remains unclear despite the club’s determination to keep him.

Villa have rejected three offers for Watkins and have made it clear to both the player and Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal that their preference is for him to stay at Villa Park.

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The club have also offered the striker a new contract running until 2030.

However, Villa are unable to match the wages on offer from Al-Hilal, meaning the possibility of Watkins leaving remains.

Should Watkins depart, Jackson would be an obvious candidate to help fill the void in ‘s squad.

But according to Sky , have now made their move by opening discussions with Chelsea over a possible deal for Jackson.

The Italian champions would reportedly need to sell a player before they could complete a move for Jackson, even if they are able to reach an agreement with Chelsea.

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has been linked with a departure from Napoli, while the club have also been credited with interest in alternative attacking options including and .

Jackson is not the only Chelsea player Napoli are reportedly discussing, either.

The two clubs are also understood to be in

Chelsea have a sizeable number of central defenders on their books and are expected to reduce that number significantly before the transfer window closes.

Wrexham v Chelsea - Emirates FA Cup Fifth RoundNapoli are are also speaking to Benoit Badiashile Credit: Getty

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The arrival of Maxence Lacroix from has added further competition in the position, while Levi Colwill‘s return to full fitness will provide another option at the heart of the defence.

Chelsea are also said to be keen to retain the services of , who has continued to impress and develop rapidly.

That could leave Badiashile among the players whose futures need to be resolved as Chelsea look to streamline their defensive options before the deadline.