2023-01-25 06:20:50
Bournemouth agree 20.3m fee for Villarreal's Nicolas Jackson
Bournemouth have agreed a 20.3m deal for Villarreal forward Nicolas Jackson, fending off competition from Southampton.
The Saints had been in advanced talks to sign the Senegal international, but now look set to be beaten to his signature by their south coast rivals.
The two clubs are currently both sat in the relegation zone and are desperately looking to bolster their squads in the final week of the transfer window to pull themselves away from danger.
Southampton initially wanted to sign Jackson, who has scored twice in 14 LaLigaappearances this season, on loan with an option to buy.
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