Enzo Maresca has confirmed Nicolas Jackson will miss Chelsea 's trip to West Ham on Friday as he explores a move away from the club.

Sources have told ESPN that Aston Villa and Newcastle United are among the teams interested in signing the 24-year-old, who Chelsea are willing to part with this summer after signing João Pedro from Brighton and Liam Delap from Ipswich Town for a combined total of £90 million ($121m).

Jackson is valued at around £60m and sources said Villa are at an early stage in exploring whether a deal could be possible amid concerns over the club's compliance with Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules.

Asked about whether Jackson would be available against West Ham, Maresca said on Thursday: "He is available but he is not going to be part of th

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