Tottenham Hotspur are showing interest in a summer move for Chelsea outcast Nicolas Jackson, Fabrizio Romano has revealed.
The Europa League winners have reportedly identified the Senegal international as a potential late reinforcement to Thomas Frank’s attacking options and a replacement for Richarlison.
Romano suggests Spurs could move for Jackson if they are able to secure Richarlison’s exit, although they face competition from several European and English clubs for the Chelsea striker.
Clubs from Italy and Germany are also reportedly staying informed on the 'monster' 24-year-old’s situation, but Jackson currently looks most likely to remain in the Premier League.
Tottenham Looking to Sign Nicolas Jackson
Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson celebrates
Romano, speaking on his YouTube channel, revealed that Tottenham are among several clubs keeping tabs on Jackson and could make a move for the Senegalese striker if Richarlison departs.
“On Nico Jackson, let me say that there is strong interest from Newcastle.
“Newcastle consider Jackson as one of the options, not the only one, be attentive, but one of the options they have for the striker position.
“Then there is also interest from Tottenham. If Richardson leaves, Jackson is a target for Tottenham, but if Richardson leaves.
“Then it's also important to say that other clubs called from Italy, from Germany, Bayern, but at the moment, Premier League looks like the most likely destination for Nicolas Jackson.”
Tottenham have welcomed Mohammed Kudus as their only attacking reinforcement so far this summer, but are expected to make further moves before the September 1 transfer deadline.
The Lilywhites have lost playmaker James Maddison to an ACL injury, which is expected to sideline him for around six to seven months, and also parted ways with captain Son Heung-min, who joined Los Angeles FC.
Jackson - who reportedly has a price tag of £80m - would bring two seasons of Premier League experience to North London, having made 65 appearances in the English top flight, scoring 24 goals and providing 10 assists.
He has no future at Chelsea under head coach Enzo Maresca following the arrivals of strikers Liam Delap and Joao Pedro, and is expected to depart before the transfer deadline.
Jackson signed a contract extension with Chelsea last year, keeping him at Stamford Bridge until June 2033.
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