The 24-year-old has been told he’s allowed to leave this summer following the arrivals of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro at Stamford Bridge.
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Chelsea are understood to value Jackson at £60 million, with Aston Villa one of several Premier League clubs interested.
According to The Telegraph, however, Villa are unlikely to sign the Senegal international this summer due to their ongoing financial issues.
Emery remains hopeful of adding attacking options before the end of the transfer window and is keen on a reunion with the player he managed while at Villareal.