19 Aug 2026 10:19:59
Hi Eds, wondering what you believe will happen with Jackson and Delap? Jackson off to Villa?
{Ed001's Note - Villa want Jackson if Watkins goes, which is looking increasingly likely. I can see him ending up making another loan move though, as there is interest but no one willing to pay the Chelsea asking price.
Delap is possibly off to Everton, though the asking price is putting everyone off. His value has dropped markedly after his awful season but you are looking for your money back. That's why I think it will probably end up being a late window move to Everton.}
19 Aug 2026 11:54:06
If it's only a loan for Jackson, I would sooner keep him.
We buy these players, then become a charity company for other clubs who can't or won't buy players.
It was bad enough with Italian clubs coming in with their begging bowls, but it seems to have crept in over here.
19 Aug 2026 12:15:48
I would rather keep Jackson - who has looked pretty good in pre-season - than Delap or Emegha. But Emegha had a dreadful injury record last season, and is injured again with a hamstring issue now, unless he has recovered, so it may be impossible to loan him.
So much still to resolve for CFC in this transfer window, and it makes it tricky for Alonso - particularly the EF situation - though you'd guess he knows most of those who are definitely staying.
19 Aug 2026 13:27:51
Ed
Just another thought.
Villa have loaned Garnacho fir this season coming therefore i'm pretty sure Villa can't have Jackson on loan, am I reading the situation correctly?
{Ed001's Note - iirc yes, which is why I think he will end up back out on the continent. Either way, it will be very late as you and Villa want to avoid falling foul of the 45 days rule. So it will be a last minute move to Villa or, if that falls through, elsewhere, I expect. Though Arsenal have yet to complete their summer signing from you yet, so maybe they will jump in for him!}
19 Aug 2026 14:23:48
Thsnk you ED001
{Ed001's Note - sorry just noticed I missed out on loan with regards to Jackson if the move to Villa doesn't work out. I can't see there being time to find anything permanent if that collapses.}
19 Aug 2026 15:06:22
Interesting last few seconds of the transfer window ED.
{Ed001's Note - could be crazy.}