Five clubs considering a move for Nicolas Jackson after Chelsea reveal
Nicolas Jackson has fallen down the pecking order at Chelsea and looks to be in demand with five clubs interested in a summer move.
Jackson led the line for Chelsea last season as the Blues secured a top four finish and won the Europa Conference League.
However, before the Club World Cup could even begin, manager Enzo Maresca had signed striker’s Liam Delap and Joao Pedro.
The Athletic [5 August] report Chelsea are open to letting Jackson move on in this window, even though they are not looking to sell him, and these are the five club’s whom he could join.
Reunite with former boss
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery managed Jackson at Villareal, so the Spaniard knows the 24-year-old well and may need to replace Ollie Watkins should he leave the club.
Jackson has similar traits to Watkins, with both blessed with pace to threaten on counter-attacks and stretch opposition defences.
Ideally, with the lack of options Emery currently has at his disposal he would like to keep Watkins and add Jackson to his options.
However, Villa have been unactive in the market due to financial regulations and may have to sell stars before they can buy.
Solve Newcastle’s striker issues
It is well documented that with the ongoing Alexander Isak saga and Callum Wilson’s departure, means Newcastle are desperate for a striker.
The Toon want Benjamin Sesko as their first choice, and have been linked with Watkins from Villa, but if neither can be achieved then a move for Jackson may be forthcoming, even if they have been warned against signing the Senegal international.
| Apperances | 37 |
| Goals | 13 |
| Assists | 6 |
If Eddie Howe does not sign a striker then he is left with only William Osula as a natural striker and may have to move Anthony Gordon up-front like he did in the pre-season match against Spurs.
With Champions League football returning to St James’ Park next season, it adds further pressure on Howe to sign a striker capable of performing at the top level.
Add to Man United’s attacking ranks
Manchester United’s interest in Jackson has cooled due to the price tag Chelsea have put on the striker.
Ruben Amorim is not as desperate as Howe for a new number nine having signed Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo, but it is clear the Portuguese manager wants a natural striker added to his ranks.
Rasmus Hojlund may leave the club and Joshua Zirkzee failed to impress in his debut campaign at Old Trafford and Jackson could be a solution to Man United’s goal scoring problems.
The Red Devils struck just 44 times in 38 Premier League games last season.
Move abroad to Juventus
The Italian club could require a new striker should Dusan Vlahovic leave, and The Telegraph [29 July] reported Juventus hold an interest in Jackson.
Juventus could snap up Jackson at a cheaper price than a Premier League club and would have the funds to purchase Jackson if they can sell Vlahovic.
Finishing fourth in Serie A last season means Juventus can offer Jackson Champions League football, and a move abroad may be best for his career.
Replace former Chelsea striker in Milan
Juventus though may face competition from fellow Serie A club AC Milan for Jackson.
As per The Sun [12 July], the Rossoneri also hold an interest in Jackson as they need to replace Tammy Abraham following the conclusion of his loan spell.
Jackson would be playing at the iconic San Siro stadium and alongside former Real Madrid star Luka Modric, but AC Milan would not be able to offer any European football unlike their rivals Juventus.