Nicolas Jackson is set to return to Chelsea this summer after his loan at Bayern Munich.
It was recently confirmed that Bayern will not be signing Jackson permanently, meaning Chelsea will have a decision to make with him ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Juventus are one club who are thought to be interested in signing the striker now it is known that Bayern will not be purchasing him.
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Joe Cole on Nicolas Jackson
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Chelsea won’t benefit at all from Nicolas Jackson joining Juventus on loan
Journalist Florian Plettenberg has revealed on X that Juventus are monitoring Jackson and are thinking about a loan deal.
For Juventus, that could be a very good piece of business. They would be getting a talented striker without having to pay a huge transfer fee.
From Chelsea’s point of view, it would make little sense unless there is an obligation to buy. And without that, it would be a surprise if they sanctioned a loan move for the Senegal international.
Jackson turns 25 in June; he is not a young and unproven forward any more. Chelsea either have to sell him permanently and make some money, or utilise their player. They will get absolutely nothing from another season-long loan.
Nicolas Jackson in action during Chelsea FC v Los Angeles Football Club: Group D - FIFA Club World Cup 2025
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Retaining Jackson’s services for the 2026/27 campaign does not sound like the worst idea.
With Liam Delap scoring just one goal in the Premier League this season, it is quite clear that Jackson would be an upgrade.
He has shown that he can score goals in the English top flight after reaching double figures in both his campaigns there, while the former Villarreal man’s hold-up play is elite.
Ultimately, Jackson, who cost Chelsea £32m in 2023, still has a lot to offer. Of course, if the Blues sign another centre-forward this summer, that would spell the end for him in west London.
Julian Alvarez has been linked to Chelsea, but Barcelona are also interested in the Argentine, so a deal will not be easy.
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