Yet again, it’s time for our regular morning round-up and review of the biggest and juiciest new Premier League transfer rumours – and today we start our digest with a story that should be of interest to the Arsenal and Chelsea fans amongst you.
According to TeamTalk’s unnamed sources, Arsenal “have identified” Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson as a transfer target after Kai Havertz was struck down with a knee injury, and the Senegalese international is one of two options that they’re said to be considering.
Chelsea are prepared to sell Jackson for a fee of around £60m this summer after signing Liam Delap and João Pedro, but Newcastle United will provide some competition for the Gunners, according to the report.
The other forward that Arsenal “have an eye on” is said to be Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins, for whom they made an unsuccessful bid back in January. Villa are also said to value their man at £60m, although they “do not want to sell” Watkins if they can possibly avoid it.
