Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea forward is making headlines this summer as various top European clubs show interest in signing him. Following the arrival of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro as promising young forwards at Chelsea, according to insiders from within the footballing industry, Chelsea may negotiate offers for Jackson in negotiations that begin shortly.
Premier League giants Chelsea reportedly set an asking price of EUR50 Million on 24-year-old Senegalese striker Jackson for this season despite only scoring 13 goals across all competitions last term for Chelsea, garnering interest from clubs around Europe. Jackson’s potential has attracted numerous clubs eager to sign him this time around despite only scoring 13 times across Europe last term for Chelsea.
Barcelona Eyes Jackson as a Potential Signing
Among the clubs vying for Jackson’s signature, Barcelona stands out as one of the most enthusiastic, seeing him as an ideal backup for their star forward Robert Lewandowski. The club, through its sporting director Deco, is believed to be laying the groundwork for negotiations with Chelsea, discussing a possible one-year loan with an option to buy.
Jackson’s familiarity with La Liga during his tenure at Villarreal positions him as an attractive prospect for Barcelona’s strategic team rebuild. Although Juventus and Napoli from Serie A showed initial interest, their pursuit has cooled due to financial considerations, with Napoli withdrawing post the acquisition of Lorenzo Lucca and Jackson himself expressing a preference for staying within the Premier League over a move to AC Milan.
Premier League Continues to be Jackson’s Preferred Destination
Premier League clubs remain interested in Jackson as potential suits are keen on signing him; Newcastle United have initiated discussions, seeing Jackson as an option behind Alexander Isak in attack. Aston Villa coach Unai Emery previously worked with Jackson at Villarreal. There has also been talk that Unai Emery wants Jackson back, though Chelsea may remain cautious on selling him directly league rivals as long as their offer meets Chelsea’s valuation thresholds.
Manchester United have increased their evaluation of Jackson as part of an offensive line overhaul, in stark contrast with Arsenal who chose instead Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting over him initially. This dynamic highlights how difficult and expensive navigating transfer markets for prized talents like Jackson can be.