In the most recent friendly match, Chelsea excellently defeated Bayer Leverkusen at Stamford Bridge with a score of 2-0. Although the London team could enjoy the joy, striker Nicolas Jackson had the opposite reaction, because he was unexpectedly left out of the starting lineup.
Jackson joined Chelsea from Villarreal two years ago for a fee of £32 million. He initially affirmed his desire to stay with the team, despite the Blues adding a striker Joao Pedro and Liam Delap. However, with the new situation, Jackson has suggested leaving, in order to find more playing time.
Coach Enzo Maresca did not rule out the possibility of parting ways with Jackson: "When the transfer window opens, luck or luck, anything can happen. This is also related to Nicolas' situation. We also have two new strikers, Joao and Liam. So let's wait."
Newcastle is considered a leading candidate in the race for Jackson's signature. Chelsea are willing to let him leave for a fee of around £65 million, down from the previous £80 million figure.
Meanwhile, Newcastle are also thirsty for a new striker. Currently, the Alexander Isak and Liverpool deal is not yet complete, but he has not been able to return to training. Coach Eddie Howe also confirmed this: "We discussed and now it is clear that we cannot let him participate in the training".
With the personnel situation at Newcastle, the possibility of Jackson joining St James' Park is more open than ever. After 2 seasons playing for Chelsea, the Senegalese striker scored 30 goals and 12 assists, won 1 Conference Cup and 1 FIFA Club World Cup.
