Overview
- Chelsea are asking about £60 million for 25‑year‑old Nicolas Jackson, a price that multiple outlets say is the main reason talks have not progressed.
- Aston Villa and Tottenham have been linked to Jackson while Atlético Madrid are reported to prefer a loan move rather than a permanent signing.
- Manager Xabi Alonso’s summer reshuffle and new forwards such as Danny Welbeck and João Pedro have pushed Jackson down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge.
- Jackson’s omission from Chelsea’s final pre‑season friendly has been interpreted by some outlets as a sign the club wants to sell or loan him this window.
- Negotiations are likely to hinge on price and deal form because loan limits and transfer sequencing rules can delay or reshape any late‑window agreement.