Newcastle United have held initial talks with Chelsea for striker Nicolas Jackson, with the Senegalese striker very much present on their list.
According to Ben Jacobs, Newcastle United are strongly considering Nicolas Jackson as a striker target this summer. The Magpies have held initial club-to-club talks with Chelsea over a potential move for the Senegalese striker, who may be viewed as the next best alternative to priority target Benjamin Sesko.
Newcastle United are desperate to try and sign a striker this summer, as they continue to maneuver their situation with star man Alexander Isak. The Swedish striker is in a bit of a standoff with the club as he angles a move to Liverpool.
Irrespective of whether the Sweden international departs, Newcastle United have been eager to land a new striker, as they seek to replace Callum Wilson. Yoane Wissa is a key target for the Magpies, who might be seen as an additional option to the main target, Benjamin Sesko.
Newcastle United are in a strong position for Sesko after their latest bid for the Slovenian, as Manchester United also stand in with an equal chance of landing the RB Leipzig star. Should the magpies miss out on Sesko, they have other alternatives lined up, such as Goncalo Ramos and Nicolas Jackson.
Newcastle United are interested in Jackson as a potential option, with the player likely falling in the category of Sesko. They want the latter to potentially replace Isak should he depart, and now the chase of Jackson is likely to be an alternative to the Slovenian.
Chelsea and Newcastle United in Nicolas Jackson talks
Newcastle United have held initial talks with Chelsea to understand the situation with Jackson. The Blues are open to selling the hard-working 24-year-old striker this summer following a raft of attacking arrivals during this window, with the Senegal international keen to stay in the Premier League.
Jackson might be receptive to the idea of joining Newcastle United should they make a viable offer, especially if they view him as their main striker ahead of the new season. It remains to be seen how much Chelsea would want for the attacker, as there are rumours the Blues will demand significantly for the 24-year-old.