Nicolas Jackson was suspended for Chelsea's opening Premier League game of the season, but he may not have been involved anyway, given the Blues' recent recruitment.
Joao Pedro and Liam Delap both arrived this summer and starred in their victorious Club World Cup campaign.
Jackson picked up another red card at the Club World Cup, and it appears his time at Stamford Bridge could soon be over.
Florian Plettenberg of Sky Germany posted on X: "Aston Villa have added Nicolas #Jackson to their shortlist and are closely monitoring his situation. Talks have already taken place."
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Villa opened their Premier League campaign with Ollie Watkins leading the line in a 0-0 draw at home to Newcastle United.
New centre-forward signing Evann Guessand would probably have made his Villa debut against Newcastle, but for Unai Emery's side going down to 10 men when Ezri Konsa was shown a red card.
The addition of another striker would be welcome at Villa Park as they embark on a season that will also include Europa League football.
Villa were unlucky not to qualify for the Champions League last season, but they will be vying to get back into the top competition on the continent.
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