August 07, (THEWILL) — Chelsea are demanding a premium price for striker, Nicolas Jackson, with Newcastle United emerging as a potential destination for the Senegal international. The Magpies have identified Jackson as a possible replacement should they fail to retain Alexander Isak, though any deal would depend on the clubs agreeing to a transfer fee that satisfies Chelsea’s valuation.
Jackson’s position at Stamford Bridge has been complicated by the summer arrivals of Liam Delap and João Pedro, for whom Chelsea paid a combined £90 million. Manchester United had previously been linked
with the forward but ultimately pursued Benjamin Šeško from RB Leipzig instead, leaving Newcastle as the most likely destination should a transfer materialise before the window closes.
The Blues are reportedly valuing Jackson at a figure exceeding the £79 million that Liverpool agreed for Hugo Ekitiké, and higher than Manchester United’s proposed £73.7 million deal for Šeško. Chelsea justify this substantial valuation by pointing to Jackson’s Premier League experience, having scored 24 goals in two seasons, which they believe makes him worth more than the younger, less proven alternatives.
When asked about Jackson’s future on Thursday, Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, offered little clarity but did not dismiss the possibility of a departure. “When the window is open, anything can happen. This also involves Nicolas’s situation. We will see what happens,” Maresca told reporters, reflecting Chelsea’s approach to transfers under the BlueCo ownership since 2022, which has seen the club develop a reputation for profitable player sales.
The London club have already generated significant revenue through player sales this window, with Lesley Ugochukwu’s £25 million move to Burnley contributing to a total that could surpass £200 million should Armando Broja complete his proposed £20 million transfer to the same
club.
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