The latest Newcastle United transfer news as Eddie Howe's side are one of the clubs to be linked with a potential swoop for the Chelsea striker this summer.
Newcastle have been linked with a move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson.
Newcastle have been linked with a move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson.
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Newcastle United transfer target Nicolas Jackson has been praised for his performances with Chelsea - with TV pundits Joe Cole and Peter Crouch sending a clear message to the Magpies over a possible swoop.
The Magpies are one of the teams to be linked with an interest in the Senegal international this summer as they search for a possible replacement for wantaway Alexander Isak. Callum Wilson's exit on a free transfer earlier this summer leaves Eddie Howe with limited attacking options.
Jackson is one of the players who could leave Chelsea this summer - with manager Enzo Maresca confirming that he won't be part of the squad for this weekend's Premier League clash against West Ham.
The 24-year-old scored 10 goals in 30 Premier League appearances for Chelsea last term, as they qualified for the Champions League alongside Newcastle. Four of those goals came in the first five games of the season.
It was during that run of form that both Cole and Crouch were full of praise for the striker, who they said doesn't get enough credit, pointing out a stat that will excite Newcastle fans.
Speaking to TNT Sports last year, Crouch said: "I think he has been unbelievable.
"I looked at the stats from last year, and if you take penalties out of it, he's ahead of Mo Salah. There's only [Erling] Haaland that's above him. So many technical players with ability, and that have scored a lot of goals - he's right up there [with them]. He probably needs a little bit more respect.
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"He missed quite a lot of chances last year and got highlighted for that, but he's continued to get them, and now he's taking them. Hopefully a good season for him."
Fellow pundit Cole was in agreement. "He's come in for a lot of stick," he said.
"He's a young striker learning his trade, and he’s learning it on the biggest stage. He's scoring goals. The one thing is, I hope he's confident. He's had a great start, a great pre-season, and he took his second goal at West Ham brilliantly.
"Just keep developing, keep learning, keep improving your game. You've worked so hard for the team. The manager clearly believes in him. He's in a good place."
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