Transfer News: Aston Villa Targets Mateta and Jackson, Manchester United Eyes Defender

Aston Villa has initiated offers for striker Jean-Philippe Mateta from Crystal Palace and Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea, with the latter deal nearing a €70m agreement. However, the offer for Mateta is reportedly below Crystal Palace's valuation.

Meanwhile, Manchester United is exploring a potential transfer for 20-year-old defender Finn Jeltsch from VfB Stuttgart. Manchester City is also preparing to make a formal bid for Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez before the transfer window closes.

In other transfer news, Tottenham is looking to disrupt Napoli's interest in winger Amine Gouiri from Marseille, while Newcastle plans to submit a final offer of €60m for forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Lille. Additionally, Leeds United and Crystal Palace have shown interest in defender Jake O'Brien from Everton, and Nottingham Forest is in discussions with Corinthians regarding midfielder Andre.

Hull City has reached an agreement with Union Berlin to sign forward Ilyas Ansah for over €20m.