Chelsea have placed an £80 million valuation on Nicolas Jackson as uncertainty grows over his future following summer arrivals.
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Despite netting 31 goals in 80 matches for the Blues, Jackson’s long-term role is unclear after Liam Delap and Joao Pedro joined.
Joao Pedro has now become Enzo Maresca’s preferred striker, relegating Jackson to the bench during Chelsea’s recent Club World Cup triumph.
The Senegalese striker didn’t feature at all in key games against Palmeiras and Paris Saint-Germain, raising doubts over his Chelsea future.
Reports suggest Liverpool’s £79 million Hugo Ekitike deal has influenced Chelsea’s demand, pointing to Jackson’s better Premier League track record.
Sporting director Richard Hughes once pursued Jackson at Bournemouth, but failed to secure a move before the striker signed for Chelsea.
Now, Hughes is said to admire him again as Liverpool monitor potential striker options alongside Manchester United and clubs in Saudi Arabia.
Despite growing interest, Chelsea are under no pressure to sell — Jackson has eight years left on his contract signed in 2023, reports Mirror.
With 34 goal contributions across two seasons in a tougher league than Ekitike’s, Chelsea believe their £80m price is justified.
The transfer race for Jackson is heating up, and a major move could still happen before the window closes.
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