Who’s going to buy Nicolas Jackson?
Fabrizio Romano’s Tweet from last night assures those following the saga that “Premier League clubs and AC Milan are informed on Jackson situation,” but also reiterates that “nothing is advanced yet.”
The AC Milan situation seems like a non-starter. Chelsea wouldn’t sell him for less than £50m at a bare minimum as far as we can see. And there’s no way that Milan are ready to spend that on a player.
The Premier League options are interesting – but even then, can a deal get done? Aston Villa would love him. And maybe they could spent £50-60m on him. But even then, that would be dependent on them selling Ollie Watkins for a similar price, and that doesn’t look likely right now.
Manchester United’s interest was serious, and they could afford him, but they’ll have to move on Rasmus Hojlund first, and that won’t be easy.
Newcastle are in a tangle with Alexander Isak, and right now he looks more likely to stay than go. That means no move to Tyneside for Jackson as things stand.
There is a lot of interest in Jackson. He wants to go. Chelsea are willing to sell him. All that is in place. But unless the money is right it just can’t happen. Teams can get desperate as the window comes to an end – it’s amazing what a few early season defeats can do – but right now we’re not seeing a clear angle for the Senegal star to go anywhere.
The forward Harry Redknapp once called a “useful player” could end up being more useful for Chelsea than anyone else at this rate.
