Chelsea finalize a £30 million transfer for Nicolas Jackson after the deal caused complications amid The Blues’ desire to pay the release clause in installments
Chelsea are finalizing a £30 million deal for Villarreal star Nicolas Jackson, who is desperate to come to London after already agreeing personal terms.
Earlier this week, reports suggested the deal could have caused some complications due to the club’s desire to pay in installments.
Although the Blues know the 22-year-old’s release clause is £30 million, they will try to negotiate the fee in a plan that will involve structured payments, while the LaLiga team will also ask for a buyout.
It comes as Hakim Ziyech appears to be leaving the club, with the Moroccan close to a deal with Al-Nassr.
He could be one of three Chelsea players to move to the Middle East during the summer term, with N’Golo Kante already signed for Al-Ittihad, while Edouard Mendy is currently in the process of reaching an agreement with Al-Ahli .
Chelsea finalize deal for Villarreal striker Nicolas Jackson after lengthy talks to sign Senegalese striker
Mauricio Pochettino’s side (pictured) is trying to agree on a structured payments deal
Jackson has already agreed personal terms with the club and is eager to join Chelsea
Jackson, meanwhile, has already reached personal terms with Mauricio Pochettino’s side and could be a strong addition to The Blues’ roster.
The Argentina side are desperately in need of a No. 9 after struggling in front of goal last season, scoring just 38 goals all season.
The Senegal striker, who has three caps for his national side, could provide the net with the answer they are looking for and could also be a cheaper option than the likes of Victor Osimhen and Rasmus Hojlund, who have also been linked with moves to Chelsea and other clubs in the league.
Hakim Ziyech could be one of many players to leave this month and could join Al-Nassr
Edouard Mendy could follow him to Saudi Arabia and is close to an agreement with Al-Ittihad
After missing several games in the middle of the season with a hip injury, Jackson found his form in the later stages of the campaign. He scored nine goals in eight games for a total of 12 goals in 26 LaLiga games.
Notably, the striker has the same agent as Brighton’s Moises Caicedo and in a bid to replace Matteo Kovacic, who is on the verge of a move to Man City, Chelsea could make an £80 million bid for the Ecuadorian after their bid of £60 million had been released. rejected last week.
With Kai Havertz also set to move north to Arsenal after a £65m deal was agreed for the German striker, Chelsea could bring in as much as £130m in transfer fees this month, with several players set to leave the club .