Tottenham face €70m hurdle as Chelsea set steep asking price for their forward.
Chelsea have set a steep valuation of close to €70 million for Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson as interest builds ahead of the transfer deadline. According to a report by RMC Sport, relayed by Transfer News Live on X, Premier League sides Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa alongside La Liga giants Atlético Madrid are all actively keeping tabs on the 25-year-old forward. However, Chelsea’s firm financial stance is currently creating a stalemate and delaying any formal negotiation.
The €70 million price tag has proven to be a major obstacle, particularly for Tottenham Hotspur. Spurs head coach Roberto De Zerbi is actively prioritizing the addition of a recognized central striker to complete his summer squad transformation alongside wide targets Savinho and Cody Gakpo. While Tottenham hold genuine interest in Jackson’s profile, the £60 million equivalent fee has temporarily deterred North London officials from advancing talks.
Similarly, Aston Villa and Atlético Madrid are carefully evaluating their options but remain reluctant to meet Chelsea’s current valuation without significant compromise. Chelsea remain in a strong negotiating posture because Jackson is under contract at Stamford Bridge through 2033, allowing the West London club to hold out for top dollar.
🚨 Chelsea are demanding close to €70M to sell Nicolas Jackson this summer. 🇸🇳
Aston Villa, Tottenham and Atlético Madrid are all interested, but Chelsea’s asking price is currently holding up any potential move.
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Jackson’s Record and Transfer Outlook
The 25-year-old Senegal international spent the 2025–26 campaign on loan with German champions Bayern Munich. Despite starting just 15 of his 34 appearances across all competitions in Germany, Jackson produced an efficient output of 11 goals and four assists. Since moving to Stamford Bridge from Villarreal in 2023, he has accumulated 30 goals and 12 assists in 81 total matches for Chelsea.
With Chelsea open to parting ways with Jackson to balance their squad dynamics, the striker’s future remains one of the key storylines in the final days of the window. Unless Chelsea lower their asking price or structure a deal with realistic installment terms, interested suitors like Tottenham may pivot toward alternative focal points in attack.