Chelsea’s plans for the start of the season have changed a lot now that Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku are not expected to play in the next few games. Fabrizio Romano, a transfer expert, was the first to report the news. It strongly suggests that the two will leave Stamford Bridge before the summer transfer window closes.
Nkunku had a frustrating first season at Chelsea because of a lot of injuries. He has been given permission to miss the start of training at Cobham, officially because of a minor injury. But on a deeper level, the French attacker has drawn the attention of several European clubs, such as Inter Milan, Bayern Munich, Newcastle United, Manchester United, and Barcelona. Reports say that Chelsea wants about £43 million for Nkunku, and they are already talking about who could take his place.
Jackson’s future, on the other hand, seems even less certain. João Pedro and Liam Delap have joined the team recently, which has pushed the Senegalese striker down the pecking order. Jackson had some good moments last season, but he hasn’t been able to prove that he can be a reliable starting option for the new management team. Chelsea are willing to listen to offers and think he is worth about £80 million. This hasn’t stopped clubs like Manchester United, Aston Villa, AC Milan, and Napoli from being interested.
Nkunku and Jackson Unlikely to Play for Chelsea Again
The club’s decision to keep both players out of preseason games is seen as a smart move that gives them room to negotiate without risking injuries that could ruin potential deals. It also means a big change in how Chelsea attacks as the club keeps rebuilding aggressively.
The Blues seem eager to finish changing their team before the Premier League season starts. Chelsea fans are wondering how the team will fill the gaps left by two of their most high-profile attacking signings in recent years, and if the new players can do what Nkunku and Jackson couldn’t.
Neither forward is likely to wear Chelsea blue again for now, as Stamford Bridge gets ready for a new chapter.