Man Utd, AC Milan, Aston Villa Reportedly Seek Chelsea Striker Nicolas Jackson

Manchester United is among several clubs interested in Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, whose starting position has been threatened by Chelsea's recent signings of João Pedro and Liam Delap. Despite Jackson's promising physical attributes and record of 30 goals and 11 assists since joining Chelsea in 2023, his form has been inconsistent, leading Chelsea to consider offers for the 24-year-old Senegalese forward. Manchester United, needing a more reliable striker after struggles from current forwards Rasmus Højlund and Joshua Zirkzee, has already invested in Matheus Cunha and is pursuing Bryan Mbeumo, but remains open to acquiring Jackson. Chelsea values Jackson highly, reportedly around £100 million, although a lower offer might trigger a sale, with AC Milan and Aston Villa also showing interest. Jackson's tendency to miss key chances and disciplinary issues have caused frustration at Chelsea, which is reshaping its attack and placing greater trust in Pedro and Delap. Manchester United’s potential pursuit of Jackson depends on finalizing other player sales and possibly exploring swap deals to meet Chelsea's valuation.