An eight-year contract! Nicolas Jackson announcement imminent as forward passes medical ahead of €35m move from Villarreal

• Jackson completes medical
• Will move for €35m
• Striker joins from Villarreal

WHAT HAPPENED? The 22-year-old will become the club's first senior signing since Mauricio Pochettino was appointed head coach as The Athletic reports he has undergone a medical at Chelsea. Fabrizio Romano has also claimed that he will be penning an eight-year deal at Stamford Bridge.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Senegal international Jackson will join the Premier League team in a deal worth €35 million (£30m/$38m) after the Blues agreed to match his release clause. If the length of his contract is indeed eight years, it would not be the first time Chelsea have handed out such a long-term deal, with Mykhailo Mudryk currently contracted to the Blues until summer 2031.

AND WHAT'S MORE: The striker enjoyed an impressive season at Villarreal, scoring 13 times in 38 appearances in all competitions for the Spanish club. His arrival will likely see Kai Havertz complete a transfer from Stamford Bridge to Arsenal for around £65m ($83m).