Jackson to sign eight-year contract at Chelsea

Chelsea are set to announce the signing of Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal after the forward reportedly completed a medical.

The 22-year-old will become the club's first senior signing since Mauricio Pochettino was appointed head coach as The Athletic reports he has undergone a medical at Chelsea. Fabrizio Romano has also claimed that he will be penning an eight-year deal at Stamford Bridge.

 Senegal international Jackson will join the Premier League team in a deal worth €35 million (£30m/$38m) after the Blues agreed to match his release clause. If the length of his contract is indeed eight years, it would not be the first time Chelsea have handed out such a long-term deal, with Mykhailo Mudryk currently contracted to the Blues until summer 2031.

The striker enjoyed an impressive season at Villarreal, scoring 13 times in 38 appearances in all competitions for the Spanish club. His arrival will likely see Kai Havertz complete a transfer from Stamford Bridge to Arsenal for around £65m ($83m).

As the Blues prepare to confirm the signing of Jackson, they are also set to see Havertz join Arsenal and Mateo Kovacic move to Manchester City. Meanwhile, N'Golo Kante has left for Saudi Arabia and will likely be followed by Hakim Ziyech, Kalidou Koulibaly and Edouard Mendy.