Nicolas Jackson would be open to joining Manchester United as interest in the Senegalese striker mounts, with Chelsea seeking £100 million.
According to Give Me Sport, Nicolas Jackson would be open to joining Manchester United if an opportunity arose. The Seengalese international could be on his way out of Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea demanding £100 million for the attacker, which might prove challenging for the Red Devils.
Chelsea made some statement signings this summer that include the likes of Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, and Jamie Gittens. The club were focused on improving their attacking setup and have done so by spending big money on those players.
The arrivals of Pedro and Delap directly affect the future of Nicolas Jackson, with Chelsea reportedly open to selling the attacker. His performances have not been bad, but with those arrivals, the Blues have certainly upgraded on the Senegalese international.
Chelsea want £100 million to sell Jackson, which could prove problematic for his suitors, and there are quite a few of them. Jackson would prefer to stay in the Premier League, and as things stand, Manchester United consider him a key target to improve their own attacking setup.
Manchester United are in the market for a new striker as Ruben Amorim cannot trust the likes of Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee. The Red Devils prefer Jackson over other targets like Ollie Watkins, although the £100 million asking price for the Senegal striker, as they are only willing to sign him at the right price.
Manchester United keen to explore the Nicolas Jackson move
Manchester United may have problems paying the asking rate for the £100 million-rated Chelsea forward, but they may have other tricks up their sleeve. For instance, Chelsea’s interest in Alejandro Garnacho could play a pivotal role if the two clubs can come to an understanding and compromise on an exchange deal of sorts.
There are some doubts whether Chelsea would go for the Argentine following the raft of attacking arrivals, and the fact that they are advancing for Xavi Simons. Hence, Manchester United may have to act fast and get a deal in place for the £100 million-rated Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson and build their attacking setup.