With two goals, an assist and tons of energy in the last six matches on all fronts, Villarreal’s exciting winger Nicolas Jackson caught the attention of the football public.Everton and Newcastle have been following his progress in recent months too after he broke into Villarreal’s first team but he was viewed as raw and a work in progress. Among the clubs monitoring his development is Aston Villa – the new club of Jackson’s old manager, Unai Emery.##NAJAVA_MECA_6767308##Villa – who had been under the management of Steven Gerrard for the majority of the campaign – find themselves 16th in the league despite significant summer spending.Emery will not officially take charge until Tuesday as he awaits for his work permit to manage in the UK to be approved.The Basque knows the 21-year old Senegalese very well having worked closely with him and recognises the potential he has. Jackson was only officially promoted to the first team squad in August but his pace and attacking running style have excited supporters and made him a stand out performer.Unai Emery has instructed Aston Villa to move quickly and try to sign Nicolas Jackson ✍️[@RogerTorello & @mundodeportivo] #avfc pic.twitter.com/MwM1Z7itKl— Total Villa (@Total_Villa) October 31, 2022 The Senegalese is out of contract next summer and that will open the door for a number of other suitors, notably Barcelona. Villa will back new boss Emery in January as he looks to get the first team back on track but Jackson, who can sign a pre-contract then, would represent good economic recruitment regardless.The midland side will be hoping Emery and any of his new recruits can help kick-start their season, having struggled domestically.
