{"id":46428,"date":"2026-04-27T16:58:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T20:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/27\/west-ham-move-on-to-sign-chelsea-attacker-with-61-goals-and-31-assists\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T16:58:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T20:58:27","slug":"west-ham-move-on-to-sign-chelsea-attacker-with-61-goals-and-31-assists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/27\/west-ham-move-on-to-sign-chelsea-attacker-with-61-goals-and-31-assists\/","title":{"rendered":"West Ham &#8216;move on&#8217; to sign Chelsea attacker with 61 goals and 31 assists"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/27\/west-ham-move-on-to-sign-chelsea-attacker-with-61-goals-and-31-assists\/#West_Ham_eyeing_signing_of_Nicholas_Jackson\" >West Ham eyeing signing of Nicholas Jackson<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/27\/west-ham-move-on-to-sign-chelsea-attacker-with-61-goals-and-31-assists\/#Nicholas_Jacksons_Chelsea_days\" >Nicholas Jackson&#8217;s Chelsea days<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>West Ham United are reportedly &#8220;in the process&#8221; of signing Chelsea attacker Nicholas Jackson, according to a prominent transfer source.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Hammers are looking to strengthen their front line ahead of the 2026-27 season, with Jackson emerging as a key target after a disappointing season across Europe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Senegalese international spent the 2025-26 season on loan at Bayern Munich, but the German giants recently confirmed they would not exercise their \u20ac65 million buyout option.<\/p>\n<p>The decision paved the way for Jackson to return to London, but his long-term future at Stamford Bridge remains shrouded in uncertainty.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"West_Ham_eyeing_signing_of_Nicholas_Jackson\"><\/span>West Ham eyeing signing of Nicholas Jackson<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Reports from insiders suggest West Ham are actively poised to make a deal as soon as the summer window opens.<\/p>\n<p>Heading to X, he posted the following update: &#8220;West Ham are making a move for Nicholas Jackson. Players to keep an eye on&#8230;&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Hammers had long been looking for a dynamic, young forward who could lead the line and provide a physical presence, and Jackson fit that profile perfectly.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea are currently in a period of transition following the departure of Enzo Maresca and the subsequent sacking of Liam Rosenior, with the Blues expected to take another look at their squad.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea recently signed Strasbourg striker Emmanuel Emega, but it appears they are prepared to sanction Jackson&#8217;s departure if a suitable offer arrives.<\/p>\n<p>West Ham will face stiff competition, however, with Newcastle United showing strong interest in Jackson and Aston Villa also eyeing the Bundesliga player.<\/p>\n<p>The player would not favor a move to West Ham if the Hammers were to be relegated in 17th place, two points above the relegation zone.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"8\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nicholas_Jacksons_Chelsea_days\"><\/span>Nicholas Jackson&#8217;s Chelsea days<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Jackson&#8217;s time at Chelsea has been an ups and downs since joining from Villarreal in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Although he showed brilliance and an incredible work rate, he often struggled with clinical finishing and disciplinary issues, especially at the end of the 2024-25 season when he received two red cards.<\/p>\n<p>During his recent loan spell at Bayern Munich, Jackson proved he can still perform at the highest level, scoring 10 goals in 29 appearances while acting as a reliable substitute for Harry Kane.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these impressive figures, Bayern&#8217;s refusal to pay him a hefty permanent contract means the 24-year-old is once again in demand.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>West Ham United are reportedly &#8220;in the process&#8221; of signing Chelsea attacker Nicholas Jackson, according to a prominent transfer source. 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