Chelsea Agrees to Sell Striker Nicolas Jackson Amid Newcastle Interest

Nicolas Jackson, the Senegalese striker signed by Chelsea in 2023 for around €37 million, has decided to leave the club this summer due to limited playing opportunities and increased competition following the arrivals of João Pedro and Liam Delap. Chelsea has accepted his decision and is prepared to sell him for a fee estimated between £60 million and £115 million, with Newcastle United reportedly being his preferred next destination. Jackson has been training separately from the first team and has expressed a desire to remain in the Premier League, with interest also from AC Milan and Bayern Munich. While Chelsea faces no pressure to sell given Jackson’s contract until 2033, they would consider reintegrating him if an acceptable offer does not materialize. Public opinion on Jackson’s departure is mixed, with some fans acknowledging his raw talent but noting inconsistency and discipline issues, while others believe the club is right to move on given recent performances. Newcastle's manager Eddie Howe trusts Jackson’s potential, recalling his success in developing other players, and the club is balancing the striker's acquisition with the uncertain future of Alexander Isak.