At this point, it’s anyone’s guess where Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson will be playing next season.
Despite being the number one choice striker for the Blues for the last two seasons, Chelsea’s transfer business has seen the player fall down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge.
The recent arrivals of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro mean that Jackson could start the season as Enzo Maresca’s third-choice centre-forward.
The player is unlikely to settle for that position and is currently being linked with a move to Chelsea’s Premier League rivals, Manchester United.
Meanwhile, Chelsea fans are opposed to the possibility of Jackson joining a direct rival.
European giants Napoli and AC Milan have also expressed interest in signing the 24-year-old, but the player has reportedly made his decision on where he wants to play next season.
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Jackson prefers staying in the Premier League
According to The Sun, Jackson would prefer staying in the Premier League rather than moving to a club abroad, and is open to signing for Manchester United.
Therefore, it comes as no surprise that the Senegalese international has turned down the opportunity to sign for Napoli and AC Milan.
While Jackson is open to a move away from Stamford Bridge, Chelsea’s valuation of him may prove to be a stumbling block.
Having bought Jackson for £32m ($43m) back in 2023, Chelsea reportedly value their striker at a whopping £80m ($107m).
Though Jackson has the potential to be a good centre-forward, it’ll be difficult to find a suitor for a player who is currently as raw as him at that price range.
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