Nicolas Jackson’s position at Chelsea appears increasingly uncertain following a rocky end to the campaign.
The Senegalese forward’s reckless red card against Flamengo in the Club World Cup recently only added to a season which has been marked by inconsistency.
Jackson was on the field for just a few moments before being sent off for a dangerous tackle, planting his studs down the shin of Flamengo’s Ayrton Lucas.
It has been reported that Chelsea are now open to selling Jackson, with Juventus and Napoli showing interest in signing him.
Chelsea have already signed Liam Delap, but could do with another top-class striker like Dusan Vlahovic.
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Chelsea could use Nicolas Jackson to sign Dusan Vlahovic
Chelsea have a long-standing interest in Vlahovic, and they now have an opportunity to sign him after the latest transfer news.
With Juventus showing interest in signing Jackson, the club could leverage their interest into striking a deal with the Italian club for the 25-year-old Serbian.
Rudy Galetti has reported that Vlahovic is interested in a move to the Premier League, with Nottingham Forest showing interest in him.
TBR Football previously reported, Juventus and Vlahovic have agreed to part ways. And as per the latest from TBR Football, Chelsea have been made aware of the striker’s situation along with other Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Man United and Liverpool.
Chelsea have admired Vlahovic for years now, and the latest situation with Jackson could allow them to make a deal with Juventus for the £66m man.
Dusan Vlahovic could be a great signing for Chelsea
Vlahovic brings the kind of qualities the Blues have perhaps recently lacked in a striker: a strong, technically gifted striker with experience at the highest level.
His profile fits well with what Enzo Maresca is likely to demand from his centre-forward.
The ‘extraordinary‘ Serbian is a composed ball carrier and clinical finisher, traits that would thrive alongside creators like Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez at Stamford Bridge.
Averaging 3.55 shots and 6.33 touches in the attacking box per 90, he is a constant threat at goal.
With 87 goals and 17 assists in 202 Serie A appearances, Vlahovic has proven himself in one of Europe’s top five leagues and could transition well into the Premier League.
Club Games Goals Assists Goal Involvements
Juventus 143 56 14 70
Fiorentina 108 49 8 57
Dusan Vlahovic club wise stats for Fiorentina and Juventus
However, injuries remain a concern, with the player suffering from injury troubles since joining Juventus, missing over 200 days over the last three years.
Signing him could be a risk given his fitness history; however, it is a risk that can pay off well given the numbers he has produced in front of goal when fit.