Chelsea are eager to hand Nicolas Jackson a two-year extension to his existing contract as a reward for his performances from last season.
According to the Daily Telegraph, Chelsea are eager to hand Nicolas Jackson a two-year contract extension as a reward for his debut season performances. This is a similar strategy to their recent extension of Cole Palmer’s contract, as the Blues look to lock down several stars for the long term.
Chelsea to extend Nicolas Jackson’s contract
Chelsea are moving along rather aggressively in the transfer market by signing numerous players. There are constant debates about whether they are making the right decisions with their recruitment, although they are bringing in some promising young talents as well as those who could excite the Stamford Bridge crowd.
The more considerable debate has been about their decision to hand exponentially long contracts to their new signings. For instance, Nicolas Jackson was signed last season on a contract until 2031. Cole Palmer was in a similar boat, with a contract length until 2031.
Chelsea have rewarded Palmer with a two-year extension to his original contract and a massive pay rise that brings him in line with Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez. Now, they have a similar plan with Jackson after his debut season, which produced 14 Premier League goals.
They are eager for Jackson to sign a two-year extension to his existing deal that will take his stay until 2033, which will also come with a significant pay rise. Whether this extension signifies the fact that the 2023 signing is their starting striker for the upcoming season remains to be seen, as Chelsea are linked with many striker options.
Chelsea still looking for a striker
Chelsea’s deal for Samu Omorodion recently collapsed, leading to a domino effect that has seen Conor Gallagher return from Spain, as his own move to Atletico Madrid remains in doubt. Either way, the Blues are still in the market for a new striker, with links to Victor Osimhen.
There are also reports of a loan move for Ivan Toney, who is expected to leave Brentford ideally before the current window shuts. As things stand, Chelsea are actively looking for a new striker, which could put Nicolas Jackson and his starting spot in jeopardy.
