Chelsea has reached an agreement with striker Nicolas Jackson, permitting him to seek opportunities elsewhere following his exclusion from the squad set to face Bayer Leverkusen. The 24-year-old was seen training separately on Friday amidst rumored interest from Newcastle, who are eyeing Jackson after failing to secure a deal for Benjamin Sesko, who is on his way to Manchester United.
The decision for Jackson to depart aligns with Chelsea's recent acquisitions of strikers Joao Pedro from Brighton and Liam Delap from Ipswich Town. The Blues are reportedly looking to recoup at least double the £32 million they invested in signing Jackson from Villarreal in 2023, valuing him higher than Arsenal's £52 million signing of Noni Madueke due to Jackson's impressive goal-scoring and assisting record.
If potential suitors fail to meet Chelsea's valuation, the club is prepared to reintegrate Jackson into the team. Another player, Christopher Nkunku, was also absent from the squad, with speculation about a possible transfer, alongside recovering from a minor injury concern.
During his two-year tenure at Chelsea, Jackson has netted 30 goals and provided 12 assists in 80 appearances. The striker penned a long-term contract in September 2024, committing his future to the club until 2033.
As the football world awaits Jackson's next move, Chelsea's strategic decision-making in the transfer market continues to make headlines, reshaping the team's forward line for the upcoming season.
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