Chelsea
Nicolas Jackson could be edging closer to a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer. Two clubs have now entered the race to sign him. Atletico Madrid and Aston Villa are both chasing the Chelsea striker, as per the latest transfer news.
Nicolas Jackson On Radar Of Two Top Clubs
As reported by ESPN, talks over a possible move for Nicolas Jackson gathered pace this week. Mateu Alemany, Atletico’s football director, flew to London to open talks in person. The Spanish club hopes those talks can help it beat Aston Villa to a loan deal for Nicolas Jackson. The Blues, for their part, seem willing to let him leave this summer. Diego Simeone is said to admire his pace, his strength, and the big-game experience he already carries. Nothing is final yet, and both clubs know time is limited before the window shuts.
A reunion with Unai Emery could also be a realistic option this summer. He gave him his first senior game at Villarreal. That history still counts in this pursuit. Doubt over Ollie Watkins’ future has added to the urgency. Reports link him to a move to Saudi Arabia.
Both Chelsea and Villa see a real chance here. Jackson already knows English football well. He spent two years in the Premier League after joining from Villarreal. A move either way would not shock many people. Knowing the league so well could help him settle fast.
Nicolas Jackson for Bayern Munich in 2025/26, as per FOTMOB:
Competitions Matches Goals Assists
Bundesliga 23 8 1
DFB Pokal 1 0 0
UCL 10 3 2
Atletico Madrid Also Interested In Jackson
Atletico’s interest partly comes down to need right now. Alexander Sorloth is out with an injury. Julian Alvarez has barely played after a slow pre-season. Reports say he wants to join Barcelona instead. That leaves a gap in attack which the club wants to fill fast. So, Simeone wants to move quickly. The transfer window is closing fast.
Villa’s plan looks much the same. Emery wants a forward who already knows English football. Few players fit that better than someone who has played under him before. Money could make a full permanent transfer difficult to complete. A loan deal might suit both sides instead.
The wider market has not been kind to Atletico. Alemany said as much not long ago. He told Movistar that “everything is complicated” and it gets harder each year. Money in the game just keeps growing, he said. That could push any deal for Nicolas Jackson toward a loan and not a full sale. Even so, nothing about this looks simple right now.
What This Means for Nicolas Jackson and Chelsea
For the Blues, this is about squad balance as much as it is about cash. Xabi Alonso already has enough strikers. Letting him leave, on loan or for good, would free up space and wages. Reports say he is worth close to £60 million. That price could limit how many clubs can really compete. Meanwhile, other clubs are reportedly watching closely. The next move could come from any of them.
Atleti have shown before that they move fast once talks start. Their record of turning loans into full deals gives this a real chance. It also shows why the club has moved so fast this week. Either way, Nicolas Jackson looks to be on the verge of a fresh start in his football career. He deserves a settled run after a rocky couple of years. The next few days should make things much clearer for all sides. For now, both sets of fans will have to wait.
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