But we’ve got some movement today, not only thanks Alexander Isak dropping a bomb about broken promises at Newcastle (so if he goes, perhaps they will go for Jackson), but also thanks to a report from The Telegraph claiming that Aston Villa are “exploring the viability of a move” for the 24-year-old striker.

Aston Villa are exploring the viability of a move to sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea before the transfer window shuts.

Should Chelsea fail in their attempt to recruit Simons, the Blues may decide to turn their attentions towards Villa star Rogers instead. Rogers is ‘highly rated by decision-makers at Stamford Bridge’,