Two top Premier League teams are interested in a £40 million Aston Villa player as Chelsea begins negotiations.

According to reports, two of the biggest Premier League clubs, Arsenal and Manchester United, have their eyes on Aston Villa's star striker, Ollie Watkins. It seems like both teams are seriously considering making a move for the talented player. Last season, Watkins proved his worth on the field by scoring an impressive 21 goals for Villa, helping them secure a fourth-place finish in the Premier League.

He also played a crucial role in their Europa League final victory against Freiburg. Meanwhile, United's pre-season preparations have been hit with a blow as Benjamin Sesko is sidelined with a calf injury, and Juventus has expressed interest in signing Joshua Zirkzee. On the other hand, Arsenal might also be looking to add a new striker to their squad, as they have reportedly put Gabriel Jesus up for sale.

With all these factors in mind, it's no surprise that both Arsenal and United are keeping a close eye on Watkins' situation, especially with the summer transfer window coming to a close. According to The Sun, the two clubs are closely monitoring Watkins as they enter the final month of the transfer window. However, Villa has already rejected a £30 million bid from Fenerbahce and is only willing to consider offers above £40 million for their star player.

In other news, Aston Villa is in talks with Chelsea to secure a deal for 30-year-old Nicolas Jackson. The English striker, who recently featured in the World Cup for his country, is currently enjoying his holiday. The Sun also claims that Villa is discussing a potential move for Jackson with Chelsea, where he previously worked with their current manager, Unai Emery, during their time at Villarreal.

Chelsea is reportedly demanding a whopping £65 million for Jackson, who had a successful loan spell with Bayern Munich last season, scoring 11 goals. As Jackson is also on holiday after representing Senegal in the World Cup, Chelsea has given their assistant manager, Xabi Alonso, the final say on his future at the club. It's clear that the transfer market is heating up, and big clubs like Arsenal and Manchester United are eager to make the right moves to strengthen their teams.

With the latest updates on players like Watkins and Jackson, football fans can expect an exciting end to the summer transfer window. Don't forget to sign up for our daily football newsletter to stay updated on all the latest news, rumours, and more about your favorite team!