Tottenham Hotspur will face competition from Newcastle United as they look to sign the Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson this summer.
Tottenham Hotspurs and Newcastle United are established contact to sign 24-year-old Chelsea attacker Nicolas Jackson, according to an update by reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano. It will be interesting to see which of the two Premier League clubs can get the deal done.
Jackson is expected to leave Chelsea in search of regular playing time, and he could be a useful acquisition for both clubs. Even though the Senegalese international is not a prolific goalscorer, he could be a handy option for both teams.
The former Villarreal striker striker is unlikely to get regular opportunities at Chelsea, and moving to Tottenham or Newcastle United could be ideal for him as well. Both clubs will be able to provide him with Champions League football next season. They need more depth in the attacking unit, and the 24-year-old will add creativity and goals to the side.
The Chelsea attacker has extensive Premier League experience, and that can only be a bonus for any club hoping to sign him. Chelsea paid £32 million to Nicolas Jackson, and it will be interesting to see if they are willing to sanction his exit for a reasonable amount of money.
Tottenham and Newcastle United need a goalscorer
Fabrizio Romano claims that Tottenham will make a move for him if they lose Richarlison this summer. However, they should look to sign Nicolas Jackson, even if the Brazilian decides to stay on. They are lacking in quality and depth in the attacking unit. Jackson could be a very useful player for them. Tottenham need quality players if they want to fight for trophies next season.
On the other hand, Newcastle are in desperate need of a quality striker as well. Alexander Isak could be on his way out of the club, and Newcastle United will need to replace him. Although Jackson is not as good as the Swede, he will still help out creatively and by scoring goals. It remains to be seen where he ends up. If you can be signed for a reasonable amount of money, he could prove to be a useful acquisition for most teams in the division.