Manchester United are among the clubs who have made enquiries for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, according to journalist Nabil Djellit.
The Senegalese international could be sold by the Blues for €70m (£60m), having fallen out of favour at Stamford Bridge.
United supporters on X would be against their club signing Jackson, who they believe would not be an upgrade on their current forward options:
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This guy is worse than Hojlund . At this rate just keep Hojlund
— United Geezer (@UTDgeezer) July 12, 2025
We aren’t that stupid right?
— Michael OJ. (@michealoj_) July 12, 2025
Is this madness or what???
— Arlong grey (@GreyArlong) July 12, 2025
If we sign this guy ….i will just look for another club to support
— Lahsoren (@LAAHSOREN) July 12, 2025
Hell NO!
— Kojo Okunu (@steely_rich) July 12, 2025
I didn’t think these striker rumours could get any worse until I saw this..
— mufcozlph (@OzlphMUFC) July 12, 2025
Several teams are pursuing Jackson
In addition to the Red Devils, Djellit claims that Aston Villa have registered their interest, along with Serie A champions Napoli.
Chelsea are not actively looking to offload Jackson, but like with Noni Madueke, they would be willing to do business if a team matches their asking price.
Are Man United looking at any other strikers?
With Viktor Gyokeres set to join Arsenal and Victor Osimhen likely to move to Galatasaray, the options to strengthen the no.9 position are narrowing.
Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins has also been considered but he would cost just as much as Jackson and is five years older. When you compare the pair’s scoring records from last season, there isn’t much between them either.
Watkins found the back of the net 17 times in all competitions, while Jackson managed 13, having played 17 games fewer than the Villa forward.
In other news, we profile Eivind Helland, the Norwegian centre-back who was watched by Man United scouts last weekend