The striker merry-go-round of the summer is set to continue as a new club has entered the chase for Chelsea man Nicolas Jackson. Top English sides like Arsenal and Liverpool have already added some firepower in Victor Gyoekeres and Hugo Ekitike, respectively. Manchester United are closing in on Benjamin Sesko, which leaves just Jackson as one of the few in-demand forwards left on the market.
Bayern Munich Join Chase for Nicolas Jackson
New Interest
According to Florian Plettenberg, Bayern Munich have been making enquiries about the availability of the striker. The Senegal international has found himself in an odd spot at Stamford Bridge having fallen behind both Joao Pedro and Liam Delap in the pecking order.
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This move could provide some added depth for the Bavarians with a natural replacement for the ageing Harry Kane. They would be getting someone who is proven in the Premier League.
A Quality Deal
This could end up being a pretty strong move for Bayern. They get a young striker who has two seasons’ worth of evidence in the Premier League. They know for the most part what to expect from the attacker who can press high, dribble, set up attacks through passing, and generally works hard for the squad.
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The Senegal man has come in for criticism during his time in blue, but he has 24 goals and 10 assists in the league over two seasons. Across all competitions, he averages a goal contribution every two outings with 42 in 81 matches.
While any major change is still a gamble, Jackson does project to fit in with Vince Kompany’s style of play which asks for an energetic approach with a high, consistent press. He also has experience in a pass-first system and has played as winger for Villarreal, something he could rediscover in the Bundesliga.