Chelsea ‘agree personal terms with 21-year-old Villarreal striker Nicolas Jackson’ as the Blues look to finalize a £30 million deal for the Senegalese star
- Chelsea have made agreements with Villarreal striker Nicolas Jackson
- The 21-year-old has scored nine goals in eight nine games of the season
- He has a £30 million release clause and is reportedly ‘committed’ to the Blues
Chelsea have “agreed personal terms with Senegal striker Nicolas Jakcson,” reports said.
The 21-year-old, who played twice for Senegal, scored 13 goals in a breakthrough campaign last season.
He picked up nine in his last nine eight games as the Yellow Submarine finished fifth in the La Liga table.
According to posts in the athleticsJackson was chased by Bournemouth and Southampton in January after making his World Cup international debut, but has now signed a bigger club.
They claim he is ‘committed’ to joining Stamford Bridge this summer, with The Blues set to reach an agreement with the Spanish club in the coming weeks.
Chelsea reportedly have ‘agreed terms’ with Villareal striker Nicolas Jackson
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino is keen to rebuild the Chelsea team as they look for a way back into European football
The exciting young striker is seen as an alternative to Napoli star Victor Osimhen, who is expected to sell for more than £100 million due to links with Man United, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.
New Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino will take office on July 1 as the club appears to be recovering from a dismal season.
Despite spending over £600 million on 18 players during the summer and winter transfer periods, they finished in the bottom half for the first time since the 1995–96 season.
However, they are looking to invest heavily again as the former Tottenham manager looks to rebuild the club.
Chelsea need a number nine, and while Kylian Mbappé could be available after his falling out with PSG, the West London club is unlikely to move for him as his price tag is expected to exceed £150 million while he reportedly also earns £893,000 a week.
Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund is also a target, although he is also being closely watched by United, with Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic another option.
For a club unwilling to raise an already outrageous wage bill, Jackson could be a good addition as Pochettino seeks his way back into European football.
The 21-year-old made his debut during the World Cup in Senegal and scored 13 goals last season
He is seen as a cheaper alternative to Victor Osimhen (left) although Rasmus Hojlund (right) remains an option