Nicolas Jackson Aims to Stay at Chelsea Amid Interest from Aston Villa
Nicolas Jackson has expressed his desire to remain at Chelsea and compete for his position under new manager Xabi Alonso, according to reports from The Sun.
Jackson is aware of significant interest from Aston Villa as well as an unnamed Spanish club. However, he prefers to continue his career in West London after benefiting from his time working under Alonso during Chelsea’s recent Asian tour.
The Senegal international believes he can contribute to Chelsea’s push for European qualification. Despite this, his aspirations may face challenges, as the club currently has five strikers on their roster.
Joao Pedro is seen as the primary option, complemented by Liam Delap, Marc Guiu, and Emanuel Emegha. While Chelsea is open to selling Jackson, they are seeking a transfer fee of £65 million.
Villa’s manager, Unai Emery, who previously worked with Jackson during his tenure at Villarreal, is a notable admirer of the forward. The Midlands club is searching for a replacement for Morgan Rogers, who joined Chelsea for a British record £117 million this summer.
Although Villa has identified Jackson as a suitable option, it remains uncertain whether they will agree to Chelsea’s asking price.
At 25, Jackson primarily plays as a striker but is also capable of performing on either wing. While he may not be known for his finishing, he is highly regarded for his pace, work rate, and ability to link up play. To date, he has scored 30 goals in 81 appearances for Chelsea.
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Nicolas Jackson wants to stay at Chelsea and fight for his place under new manager Xabi Alonso, per The Sun.
Jackson is aware of strong interest from Aston Villa and an unnamed club in Spain.
But he wants to continue his career in West London after enjoying working under Alonso during the Asian tour.
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The Senegal international is confident he can play a role and help Chelsea qualify for Europe.
However, he may not have his wish granted. The Blues currently have five strikers on their books.
Joao Pedro is regarded as the club’s first-choice option, while they also have Liam Delap, Marc Guiu and Emanuel Emegha.
Chelsea are open to selling Jackson but want a £65 million transfer fee.
Villa boss Unai Emery is an admirer of the Senegalese footballer, whom he managed during his time at Villarreal.
The Midlands side are looking to find a replacement for Morgan Rogers, who joined Chelsea in a £117m move earlier this summer.
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Villa have identified Jackson as a good option, but it remains to be seen whether they will meet the Londoners’ asking price.
The 25-year-old mainly operates as a striker but can also play on either flank.
The forward is not a clinical finisher, but he is highly rated for his pace, work-rate and link-up play. He has scored 30 goals in 81 appearances for Chelsea.
Stats from Transfermarkt
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