Southampton made the move to sign Nicholas Jackson from Villarreal in the January transfer window. Athletic. The report alleges that the Premier League club has asked the striker’s agents to fly him to St Mary’s Stadium midway through the season.
The Saints are reportedly in talks with Jackson’s representatives for a six-month loan with the option of making it permanent in the summer of 2023. The Spanish club is ready to sell him.
Jackson has made eight starts and six La Liga appearances for Villarreal this season, scoring two goals and providing two assists. The youngster has also made two starts and four substitutions in the UEFA Conference League for Yellow Submarine this season, scoring one goal in the process. Jackson came on as a substitute for Senegal once at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
