Nicolas Jackson continues to favour a move to Newcastle United as he seeks an exit from Chelsea, while the Magpies are ready to wait before making an offer.
According to the Daily Telegraph, Nicolas Jackson is certain to leave Chelsea this summer, with Newcastle United being his favoured destination. Eddie Howe’s side are desperate to land a new striker, and while they are ready to bide their time before making an offer, as they are carefully managing the Alexander Isak situation.
Newcastle United are yet to sign a striker after scouring the market for numerous options. After initial setbacks in the chase of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro, the Magpies also lost out on Benjamin Sesko, while they are still to figure out a move for Yoane Wissa.
Nicolas Jackson is another big target for Newcastle United, and while they are eager to land a striker at the earliest, they are yet to find a resolution for the Alexander Isak saga. Liverpool are likely to bide their time in making another bid for the Swede, which might dictate the Magpies’ requirement of a new forward.
While they are angling for Wissa as a replacement for Callum Wilson, there are doubts whether they will add someone like Nicolas Jackson if Isak stays. Hence, that may influence Newcastle United’s chase of the Senegalese international, as a report on Hexham-Courant states the Magpies might take their time before making a bid for the Chelsea star.
Jackson is open to joining Newcastle United if an opportunity arises, with Chelsea also ready to sell. Jackson has already informed the club of his desire to quit after the Blues splashed on new forwards this summer, which puts striker’s spot in Enzo Maresca’s place in jeopardy.
Chelsea are eager to double their investment in Nicolas Jackson
Chelsea are also not in a desperate need to sell Jackson, and are ready to bide their time should the right offer not arrive. Having spent £32 million to sign him from Villarreal two years ago, the Blues are eager to double their investment should they sell the Senegalese forward.
Hence, Newcastle United’s chase of Nicolas Jackson is not very straightforward, as they may have to find a solution for Isak before making a bid for the £32 million Chelsea star. For now, the forward’s ideal destination is St. James’ Park, but this deal has the hallmarks of a late finish in this transfer window.