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Nicolas Jackson Eyes Stamford Bridge Exit Amid Newcastle Interest

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson has reportedly informed the club’s hierarchy of his desire to explore a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer, according to the Daily Mail. The 24-year-old Senegal international was left out of the squad for Friday night’s friendly against Bayer Leverkusen, instead training alone at Cobham.

A source told Mail Sport that “the club is now helping the 24-year-old striker secure a move away.” Chelsea are in discussions with multiple clubs from both the Premier League and Europe, with a sale possible if it aligns with the club’s best interests.

Transfer Links and Market Valuation

Newcastle United, who missed out on Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig, are among the clubs linked with Jackson. AC Milan and Juventus are also reportedly interested. Chelsea sources believe Jackson’s market value surpasses the £74.1 million paid for Sesko and the £79 million Liverpool paid for Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt.

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Insiders emphasise that if a deal does not materialise, Jackson will remain a valued member of Enzo Maresca’s squad. “They still see him as a valued member of the first-team picture moving forward,” the Daily Mail reported.

Disciplinary Hurdles

Jackson will miss the opening Premier League match of the season through suspension after his red card at Newcastle in May for elbowing Sven Botman. While his disciplinary record has raised eyebrows, his age and Premier League experience keep him on the radar for several top clubs.

Potential Impact on Chelsea’s Plans

With the transfer window closing in weeks, Chelsea’s striking options could be reshaped. Maresca faces the task of balancing squad depth with the realities of a player who appears ready to test himself elsewhere.

Our View – EPL Index Analysis

From a Chelsea fan’s perspective, the Nicolas Jackson situation feels like a frustrating déjà vu. In recent years, the club has seen promising strikers either fail to settle or be moved on before fulfilling their potential. While Jackson’s last season was inconsistent, he did show flashes of quality that suggested he could be part of a longer-term plan under Enzo Maresca.

His apparent desire to leave raises questions about the club’s player management and communication. If Chelsea are indeed open to a sale, it suggests they either believe a replacement is already at the club or that his performances have not met internal expectations.

The links to Newcastle are particularly intriguing. Selling a young, Premier League-ready striker to a direct rival could be risky—especially if Jackson finds form elsewhere. Fans might also question the financial logic: while Chelsea rate him higher than Sesko or Ekitike in value, finding a buyer at that price could be challenging.

For supporters, the hope will be that any decision—whether to sell or retain—serves the team’s stability. The last thing Chelsea need is another high-profile forward saga derailing the start of their season.