Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United may have been offered the chance to sign Nicolas Jackson, but it seems that the Villarreal forward could head to Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea instead.
According to The Guardian, Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Villarreal forward Nicolas Jackson, who has reportedly been offered to Newcastle United.
The report has claimed that Chelsea could bid for the Senegal international striker next week.
The 21-year-old has a release clause of £30 million in his contract at Villarreal, according to the report.
90min have claimed that Newcastle have been offered the chance to sign Jackson in the summer transfer window.
Aston Villa have also been linked.
Chelsea or Newcastle United for Nicolas Jackson?
In our view, Chelsea are likely to be able to sign Nicolas Jackson ahead of Newcastle United in the summer transfer window.
The Blues are on the hunt for a new striker, and we believe that the 21-year-old would be tempted to move to the London club and become their main man upfront.
Chelsea are one of the biggest clubs in the world and are a global brand, and despite not playing in the UEFA Champions League next season, they remain an attractive and appealing team for any footballer.
The Villarreal no. 15 made 16 starts and 10 substitute appearances in La Liga for the Yellow Submarine last season.
The striker scored 12 goals and gave four assists in those games.
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