Nicolas Jackson: Chelsea sets massive price tag for their Senegalese striker | OneFootball

The English club is demanding a staggering fee, making any potential negotiation for the player extremely difficult.

Nicolas Jackson

Struggling with internal competition, Nicolas Jackson could be on his way out of the club this summer. Chelsea is open to letting the Senegalese forward leave and has set an ambitious transfer fee for his departure. The Blues are demanding €115 million—a sum that is cooling the interest of potential suitors.

Nicolas Jackson’s situation at Stamford Bridge is becoming increasingly precarious. Following the arrival of several new strikers like Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, and Jamie Gittens, the Senegal international has seen his playing time drastically reduced. Despite a solid 2024/25 season (34 matches, 13 goals), his performances haven't fully reassured the club. To make matters worse, his recent red card in the Club World Cup against ES Tunis hasn’t helped his case. Chelsea, unwilling to let him go on the cheap, is ready to part ways with the former Villarreal man but with a very specific strategy in mind.

A prohibitive price for interested clubs

Signed for €37 million just two years ago, the English club is now demanding no less than £100 million—equivalent to €115 million—for Nicolas Jackson. This astronomical price tag puts the 24-year-old striker out of reach for most European clubs, even those with big ambitions. Sides like Napoli, Juventus, and Barça have shown interest in Jackson, but none appear ready to meet such a steep asking price.