Chelsea Football Club holds very good cards looking forward to the future of striker Nicolas Jackson. He’s got eight years remaining on his supermax contract, providing security for the franchise. The club is under no immediate pressure to sell the young forward, despite rising interest from various clubs across Europe and Saudi Arabia.
Jackson has illustrated his precocious talent during the last two Premier League campaigns, aiding in the buildup to 34 goals. That remarkable track record hasn’t escaped notice, attracting the interest of future suitors. Chelsea’s administration seems intent to stick to their medium-term course and not act before they’re ready in making a decision on his transfer.
As it stands, the Blues now face competition from within Jackson’s own squad for his services. Like Delap before him, Joao Pedro plays similar roles on the field. What makes Pedro special is his versatility, because he can succeed in a more central role as well. If Chelsea do agree to cut Jackson’s time short, then replacing him with a wide player would take precedence over replacing him with another forward.
Chelsea, meanwhile, are determined to bring in their own reinforcements. Their targets list includes Xavi Simons, Alejandro Garnacho, Morgan Rogers and Kenan Yildiz. Any or all of these three players would considerably increase the depth and creativity in the squad’s attacking arsenal.
Though Jackson had a limited impact on Chelsea’s successful Club World Cup run, his earlier contributions were far more decisive. As the tournament progressed, his role diminished significantly. Other new signings had sensational performances and took big moments away from him, leaving him in the shadows.
Beyond what’s going on with Jackson, Chelsea understands the market for forwards. Hugo Ekitike was in the headlines last week after transferring to Liverpool for an eye-watering £79 million. He certainly deserved this transfer after scoring 29 goals for Eintracht Frankfurt. This transfer further highlights the financial strains and value judgments that clubs are pouring over as they continue using the transfer window.
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