Transfer window: Nicolas Jackson in serious jeopardy for AFCON 2025? | OneFootball

Nicolas Jackson

Having slipped into an unwanted status at Chelsea, Nicolas Jackson is fighting for his place at AFCON 2025 with Senegal this summer.

Nicolas Jackson had the advantage of being a regular starter for Chelsea over the past two seasons. The Senegalese striker was decisive, netting 17 goals and providing 6 assists in 2023-2024, followed by 13 goals and 5 assists in 2024-2025.

But in football, things change fast. This summer, Nicolas Jackson dropped to third in the Blues’ striker pecking order during the Club World Cup. He failed to score in the tournament, with Joao Pedro and Liam Delap overtaking him. As a result, a move is on the cards this transfer window.

A transfer could be the right move for the player, giving him the chance to earn regular minutes elsewhere, stay sharp, and stake his claim for a spot in Senegal’s squad for AFCON 2025. Lions boss Pape Thiaw doesn’t pull any punches—he picks players who are performing at the highest level.

It’s worth noting that Manchester United are interested in Nicolas Jackson.