Nicolas Jackson is set to return to Chelsea in the summer before a potential move to another club.
Jackson is currently at Bayern Munich on loan, but it is being reported that the German outfit are very unlikely to sign him permanently.
Chelsea retaining Jackson has not been ruled out, especially with Enzo Maresca no longer at the club.
Nicolas Jackson could be an option for Chelsea again next season! 👀
Nicolas Jackson, Joao Pedro, Liam Delap and Emanuel Emegha
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However, the striker is set to have several options once he returns to west London.
Nicolas Jackson celebrating Club World Cup win with Chelsea
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Nicolas Jackson attracting interest from Spain, Italy and England
Jackson has made just five starts in the Bundesliga this season and has only scored three goals, but that is not deterring teams.
According to football.london, Jackson has suitors in Spain, Italy and in the Premier League all keeping their eyes on his situation.
Before his move to Bayern, the 24-year-old had been linked to Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Manchester United.
Jackson has had two bright campaigns in the Premier League, scoring 14 goals in his first season and 10 in his second. With that in mind, it would not be a surprise to see one of those teams or another English club make a swoop for him.
As per Sky Sports, Bayern’s buy option is £56.2m, so that is how much Chelsea could demand for him this summer.
If he remains at Chelsea, Liam Rosenior could use Jackson up front, Joao Pedro in the No.10 position and Cole Palmer out wide on the right.
Nicolas Jackson of FC Bayern Muenchen gestures during the Bundesliga match against Borussia Mönchengladbach
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Chelsea should keep hold of Nicolas Jackson
Chelsea would be better off keeping Jackson instead of selling him to a Premier League rival and strengthening them.
How Chelsea COULD line-up with Nicolas Jackson
Could this side win the Premier League?
Yes, his loan at Bayern has not worked out, while the Senegal international did show a lot of rawness in front of goal while at Chelsea. At the same time, though, Palmer was the only Chelsea player outscoring him, and Jackson’s all-round game is pretty sharp.
Ultimately, reintegrating the former Villarreal man into the first team does not sound like a terrible idea if there is room.
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