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Nicolas Jackson is top of Newcastle’s list after missing out on Benjamin Sesko, whilst Tottenham are also interested according to reports.

Jackson has seen his future heavily questioned following the arrival of both Liam Delap and Joao Pedro, with the Brazilian in-particular making a huge impact at the Club World Cup.

It’s now believed Jackson will leave Chelsea before the end of the window, with the Blues setting their asking price at £80m.

Nicolas Jackson top of Newcastle’s list

Jackson isn’t expected to take part in either of Chelsea’s friendlies against Bayer Leverkusen on Friday or AC Milan on Sunday.

The 24-year-old is attracting interest from a number of clubs in both the Premier League and Europe, but the expectation is he remains in England.

Jackson is expected to leave Chelsea this summer. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

The Telegraph have reported Jackson is now top of Newcastle’s list after they missed out on Benjamin Sesko, whilst Tottenham are keen if Richarlison leaves.

The report adds Italian sides AC Milan and Juventus are also interested, although it’s likely the asking price will need to drop if Jackson is to go to Italy.

The Senegal international endured a mixed campaign in which he scored ten league goals, whilst he also scored in the Conference League final.

Whether any clubs reach or get near the £80m valuation remains to be seen, and it will be interesting to see how much Chelsea are prepared to drop their asking price by.

Chelsea working on deals for Simons and Garnacho

Whilst it appears Jackson is heading to the exit door at Stamford Bridge, the Blues are working on adding two more attackers to the squad.

Chelsea are locked in negotiations with RB Leipzig for Xavi Simons, who’s made it clear he wants to join, but the Blues are yet to make an official offer.

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Talks have now been opened with Alejandro Garnacho, although Manchester United are said to have told Chelsea they must pay the £50m asking price.

Personal terms reportedly aren’t a problem, and Garnacho has made it clear he only wants to join Chelsea this summer, despite interest from elsewhere.