Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson could be leaving the club this summer as AC Milan and several Premier League clubs line up moves. The Blues would be willing to sell the 23-year-old if the right offer came in for him despite how important he was last season.
According to multiple reports, AC Milan are considering a deal for Jackson after failing to sign him last summer. The Italian giants see him as more affordable alternative to Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface and have already made contact with Chelsea over a potential transfer.
AC Milan Make Their Move for Jackson
Jackson moved to Chelsea from Villarreal in 2023, after the Blues activated a fee that surpassed his €35 million release clause and outbid Milan. Now Milan are back in for the Senegal international, hoping to strike a deal in the region of €50 million. But Chelsea are said to be demanding nearer to €60m.
Milan’s interest has intensified as they consider the difficulty they were finding trying to sign Bologna’s Joshua Zirkzee – with the release clause being a problem in negotiations. Jackson, who scored 13 goals and added 6 assists across all competitions last season, is winning over plaudits in Italy as a forward with the capacity to quickly adjust to Serie A.
Chelsea Open to Offers Amid Competition
Chelsea are not pushing Jackson out of the club but would consider selling him for the right price. Head coach Enzo Maresca remains undecided on Jackson’s future, especially after the striker picked up two red cards last season.
The rise of Liam Delap and Brazilian forward João Pedro mean there is competition at the top end of the pitch. Premier League clubs including Aston Villa and Newcastle United are keeping tabs on his situation. Juventus and Atlético Madrid have shown interest but may limit themselves to informal approaches due to financial constraints.
Jackson’s future at Stamford Bridge is now in doubt as transfer negotiations take off.
As featured on Chelseanews.com
