Nicolas Jackson has been linked to AC Milan repeatedly over the past few years, and now the rumours have resurfaced again.
Corriere dello Sport (via MilanNews) report this morning that this year could finally be the right time to see Jackson land at Milan, with the alignment of certain factors suggesting that the doors may really open.
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An old flame rekindled
Jackson has been close to joining Milan on more than one occasion in the past. The Rossoneri explored him when he was at Villarreal, where he blossomed in LaLiga, but Chelsea came along and there was no chance of competing financially.
Last summer, when he left the London club on loan, Milan tried to make an offer but the fee was too high so Bayern Munich got him. In Germany, he’s had to fill a very difficult role as Harry Kane’s deputy, meaning minutes have been limited.
Now, a series of conditions could be ripe for a move to Milan. The main condition is that Jackson will return to Chelsea and will not be bought by Bayern Munich. However, he will be considered surplus to requirements with the Blues, so they will seek another loan deal.
He has a deal with Chelsea until 2033 but Jackson could be the right profile for Amorim, who has included him on the list together with Goncalo Ramos of PSG. This year the Senegalese forward played 34 games for Bayern and scored 11 goals.