Chelsea could now repeat what they did with Lewis Hall a couple of years ago to offload a current Blues player.
Lewis Hall, who’s a product of the Chelsea academy, played 12 first-team games for the Blues. However, he exited Stamford Bridge to carve out a Premier League career elsewhere.
In August 2023, Hall joined Newcastle United on a season-long loan from Chelsea with an obligation to buy based on performance-related criteria. The England international then completed a permanent move to St James’ Park a year later.
Some Chelsea insiders were upset when Hall left to become a Newcastle player. In fairness, the 20-year-old full-back has developed into something quite special, earning two senior England caps alongside being a regular in Eddie Howe’s club side.
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Chelsea may repeat Lewis Hall trick to offload Nicolas Jackson
According to The Telegraph, Chelsea have been adamant that they wouldn’t send Nicolas Jackson out on loan this summer, but their £60m-plus valuation is out of reach for potential suitor, Aston Villa.
It is explained that the right structure may now tempt the Blues into allowing the 24-year-old striker to leave on loan.
The report says that Chelsea could consider a similar deal for Jackson to the one that took place when Hall joined Newcastle with an obligation to sign him permanently.
Napoli could be set for talks with Jackson despite rival interest from Villa and Newcastle. Regardless, the Senegal international is running out of time if he wants to secure a move before the summer window closes on 1 September.
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It’s been claimed that Chelsea would reintegrate Jackson to their squad if the player doesn’t find a new club in the next couple of weeks.
Nicolas Jackson in action during Chelsea FC v Los Angeles Football Club: Group D - FIFA Club World Cup 2025
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How much Nicolas Jackson could cost
Journalist Ben Jacobs reports via X that Jackson may be allowed to leave Chelsea on loan with an obligation to buy, but it would cost a hefty £10m loan fee.
Let’s wait and see if the Blues decide to lower their £80m valuation of the centre-forward.
Understand clubs interested in Nicolas Jackson are being told a loan with obligation may be possible under the right conditions. £10m loan fee.
Aston Villa are exploring a deal and a Newcastle or Milan move can't be discounted. Jackson is expected to have several options if… pic.twitter.com/dJyYG8z8DZ
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) August 19, 2025
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Jackson would be a quality signing for most Premier League clubs, even though his time at Chelsea has split opinion. He’s scored 30 goals in 81 appearances across all competitions during two seasons for the Blues, and he’s definitely still got plenty of potential. Unfortunately for him, the club moved in a different direction by signing Liam Delap and Joao Pedro.