Serie A champions Napoli are reportedly interested in signing 24-year-old Senegalese international Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by La Repubblica, as relayed by Calcio Napoli 1926, Nicolas Jackson is the subject of interest from Napoli. The Serie A champions are keen on reinforcing their offensive unit by signing a striker in the summer transfer window after losing Romelu Lukaku to a thigh injury. So, the 24-year-old Chelsea attacker has emerged as a target for the Partenopei.
The Italian heavyweights are exploring “the margins of a negotiations that won’t be easy” amid Chelsea’s desire to recoup around €40 million from Jackson’s sale. However, Napoli will “try to unblock” a summer deal for the former Villarreal attacker in the next few days.
Nicolas Jackson and his situation
Nicolas Jackson faces a critical decision for the next step in his career after becoming a peripheral figure at Chelsea. While the 24-year-old has made considerable progress since joining Chelsea from Villarreal in July 2023, he has become the latest member of the West London club’s “bomb squad” after they signed Liam Delap and Joao Pedro earlier in the summer transfer window.
The Senegalese international has turned out nearly 100 times thus far for Chelsea while chipping in with 30 goals and 12 assists. However, with Enzo Maresca putting the player in Chelsea’s “bomb squad”, a summer exit is on the cards. Napoli will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the summer transfer window.
Serie A adventure beckons?
Napoli’s interest in Nicolas Jackson is understandable. The Serie A champions are scouring the market for a striker after losing Romelu Lukaku to a long-term hamstring injury. So, while Lorenzo Lucca has joined Napoli this summer, they must sign another centre-forward before the transfer window shuts down.
So, Jackson has emerged as a viable target, with his versatility making him an appealing option. The Chelsea attacker can play alongside Lukaku when the Belgian striker returns to action for Napoli. However, Chelsea’s insistence on recouping €40 million from the former Villarreal attacker’s sale complicates matters for the Partenopei.
Nevertheless, the Serie A champions are “trying to understand the margins of a negotiation that won’t be easy” due to Chelsea’s asking price of €40 million. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for Jackson, with Premier League clubs also keen on signing him in the summer transfer window.