Villa’s Premier League rivals, Newcastle United, are also tracking him, amid the constant uncertainty over Alexander Isak's status on Tyneside. The Magpies are convinced Jackson is a suitable option for them, after missing out on a host of transfer targets this summer.

Arsenal has kept at bay Manchester United’s expensively assembled forward line and scored again from a set piece to win 1-0 in the marquee match in the opening round of the Premier League.