Football club Chelsea reportedly planning to sell an excess forward player following the signing of Joao Pedro
In the bustling world of football transfers, Chelsea's striker Nicolas Jackson finds himself at the centre of a whirlwind of speculation. With a reported high-profile exit on the horizon, several clubs have shown interest in acquiring the Senegal international's services.
Jackson, who joined Chelsea in 2023 for £23m, has been a significant figure in the Blues' attack, scoring 13 goals last season. However, his clinical edge in front of goal has often been criticised, leading to questions about his future at Stamford Bridge.
Among the suitors for Jackson are Manchester United, who are exploring a move for the striker. One possible scenario could involve a player swap with Alejandro Garnacho, valued at around £50-60 million. United's interest is driven by their need for a Premier League-proven centre forward, with Ruben Amorim in search of a reliable option up front.
AC Milan has also expressed interest in signing Jackson, although the reported price tag of around €60 million is deemed too high for the Italian club at this stage. Other Premier League clubs are also rumoured to be interested, although Manchester United remains the only one named publicly besides AC Milan and Milan.
Chelsea, who boast a large squad with Estevao Willian and Jamie Gittens expected to join this summer, are open to selling Jackson for the right price, especially if they secure another recognised striker. The Blues' squad size, combined with their imminent return to UEFA Champions League football, means they may need to balance their books to accommodate new signings.
Interestingly, Chelsea are looking to offload one of their strikers following the arrival of João Pedro from Brighton and Hove Albion. Pedro, who scored in the Club World Cup final against PSG, could potentially take Jackson's place in the starting lineup.
Despite the rumours, Jackson remains well-liked by his Chelsea team-mates, and his 37 appearances last season, despite a hamstring injury in February, demonstrate his commitment to the team. As the transfer window heats up, only time will tell if Jackson will don a new jersey next season.
[1] The Athletic, "Chelsea open to selling Nicolas Jackson for the right price," 2024. [2] Sky Sports, "AC Milan interested in Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson," 2024. [3] Goal, "Manchester United target Nicolas Jackson in player swap deal," 2024. [4] The Guardian, "Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson linked with Manchester United move," 2024.
- The ongoing transfer speculation surrounds Nicolas Jackson, with Manchester United and AC Milan expressing interest in acquiring the Premier League-proven centre forward's services. sports, football, sports-analysis
- Given Chelsea's need to balance their books and accommodate new signings, a deal for Nicolas Jackson could materialize if the right price is offered, especially considering the arrival of João Pedro and their return to UEFA Champions League football. football, sports-analysis
