Nicolas Jackson has reportedly handed Liverpool a major transfer boost in their hunt for Alexander Isak as he informed Chelsea of his interest in Newcastle United move.
Isak, who is keen to leave Newcasle, is still a target for the Reds, and his future depends on the Magpies. finding an appropriate replacement.
Isak has stated that he wants to leave Tyneside during the summer transfer window, but he is aware that it won’t be easy to make it happen.
Newcastle, who insist that the Swedish forward will only leave for £150 million, rejected Liverpool’s first bid of £110 million.
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Isak is dissatisfied at the club’s stance on his leaving and is currently training apart from the main squad. He is still adamant on getting a transfer to Liverpool, who seem to be the only realistic choice.
He is valued at £150 million by Newcastle, they would have to find a new striker if Liverpool were to match this amount.
They have failed to sign Hugo Ekitike, Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, and Benjamin Sesko; Ekitike has joined Liverpool, Pedro and Delap have moved to Chelsea, while Sesko has chosen Manchester United.
However, according to The Telegraph as reported by Daily Express, Jackson chose Newcastle as his top destination should he decide to leave Chelsea, suggesting that a potential solution may be in the works.
Delap And Pedro Arrival Set To Limit Jackson’s Playing Time
Following Delap and Pedro arrival, the Senegal international found himself surplus to requirements and is ready for transfer.
Like Isak, Jackson has been training alone after being left out of Chelsea’s squad for Friday’s friendly match against Bayer Leverkusen.
After signing Jackson for £32 million from Villarreal in 2023, the Blues are said to be in talks with a number of teams over his possible departure.
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