Arsenal was one of the clubs that provided the opportunity to sign Chelsea striker Nicholas Jackson as he is likely to leave Stamford Bridge this summer.
Industry’s well-connected sources are notified Catch off side Jackson is likely to leave Chelsea in the coming weeks, and it appears that much interest is growing.
Arsenal appears to have turned down the player after being offered the opportunity to sign. Gunners are focusing on bringing Viktor Gyoker as a new striker this summer.
While Newcastle and Aston Villa are now understood to show the most intense interest in Jackson, Senegal International is not cheap.
Nicholas Jackson spends £60 million with three clubs interested
Chelsea initially rated Jackson at around £80 million, but sources suggest that the Blues will accept more realistic rates in the £60 million region.
Manchester United also considered Jackson at some point in the summer, but he felt he was too expensive as swaps, including Alejandro Garnacho, explored but never went into anything concrete.
Currently, a source claims: “Villa is one of Jackson’s most enthusiastic clubs. UnaiEmery wants to work with him again after spending time together at Villarreal.”
However, another source revealed that players may need to be sold first, as they can afford a 24-year-old child.
Additionally, multiple sources have confirmed “informal consultations” between representatives from Newcastle and Jackson as Magpies leave this summer, as they are looking for a potential alternative to Alexander Isaac.
Catch off side It is also said that Juventus is informed by himself as he is trying to sell Dusan Vlahovich first of all about Jackson’s situation.
Chelsea sells Jackson and other items after a busy summer
Chelsea will have to sell some after a busy summer brings in Joan Pedro, Jamie Gitens, Liam Dellup, Estevao Willian and Yarell Dove, but signatures like Zabi Simons are expected to continue.
Jackson is an obvious candidate for sale, but Arsenal appears to have been less enthusiastic about him than the other two Chelsea cast-offs in the form of Noni Madueke and Kepa Arizabaraga.
Others are likely to see Christopher Nukank, Kearney Chukwemeka and Raheem Sterling moving to Everton yesterday.
Joao Felix is another celebrity to be sold, and the CFC refused the opportunity to sign Jadon Sancho forever after the loan move from Man UTD last season.
