According to Sports Boom, Villa are now closing in on the stage where interest in Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson could become something more concrete. Emery reunion driving Aston Villa interestOne of the strongest themes in this developing story is the existing relationship between manager and player. Chelsea stance and Nicolas Jackson deal obstaclesAny move, permanent or temporary, is going to come down to two key factors, Chelsea’s willingness to engage, and Jackson’s salary package. If the numbers can be made to work, Nicolas Jackson to Aston Villa may soon move from rumour to one of the more notable deals of the window. Our ViewFrom an Aston Villa supporter’s point of view, this is exactly the kind of report that sparks hope.