Chelsea are reportedly increasingly likely to part ways with Nicolas Jackson during the summer transfer window.
With 30 goals and 12 assists from 81 matches across the last two seasons, the versatile attacker has proven value for money at Stamford Bridge.
However, it became clear at the Club World Cup that Liam Delap and Joao Pedro had moved ahead of the Senegal international in the pecking order.
While Chelsea are allegedly not actively looking to cash in on a player who has a contract until 2033, his game time could become limited.
Head coach Enzo Maresca has already insisted that he only views the 24-year-old as a number nine, rather than someone who can also be deployed out wide.
Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson in action on April 20, 2025
Chelsea softening Jackson stance?
According to The Athletic, there is more chance of Jackson leaving the West Londoners than there was last month.
The report suggests that Jackson is in line to receive offers once something suitable materialises from three different scenarios.
Jackson is allegedly viewed as an attractive option if an admirer's first choice cannot be signed, a player leaves his current club or if he is viewed as an additional attacking option.
As it stands, there appears minimal instances where Jackson is viewed as someone's priority target, similar to him losing importance at Chelsea.
Jackson has recently hinted that he remains committed to Chelsea ahead of the senior players returning to pre-season training on Monday.
Benjamin Sesko celebrates after scoring for RB Leipzig on May 03, 2025
Which clubs could compete for Jackson?
Aston Villa and Newcastle United are the Premier League teams who have been credited with the most interest in Jackson.
Much may depend on the futures of Ollie Watkins - who may either leave the aforementioned duo - or whether Benjamin Sesko moves to Manchester United rather than Newcastle.
Juventus and AC Milan are also potential destinations for Jackson, providing that a suitable loan offer is presented to Chelsea.
Other teams may enter the race should they feel that offering Jackson a regular place down the centre of the attack can help them beat higher-profile clubs.
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