Nicolas Jackson could also be nearing the exit door at Stamford Bridge simply two years after his £32 million swap from Villarreal. Regardless of flashes of promise, his inconsistency in entrance of aim and disciplinary points have annoyed Chelsea bosses.
Juventus have now contacted Jackson’s camp and are weighing up a summer season transfer. Napoli are additionally monitoring his state of affairs however seem extra considering Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez. With Chelsea desirous to signal one other striker, Jackson may very well be sacrificed to generate funds.
The 23-year-old’s newest setback got here in Chelsea’s 3-1 Membership World Cup defeat to Flamengo, the place he was despatched off simply 4 minutes after approaching. His reckless studs-up problem drew a straight purple and derailed Chelsea’s hopes of a comeback.
This marked Jackson’s second dismissal in simply 4 matches, following one other purple in opposition to Newcastle for an elbow on Sven Botman. On his twenty fourth birthday, he posted a heartfelt apology, taking full accountability and vowing to be taught from the incident.
Coach Enzo Maresca and defender Marc Cucurella each acknowledged that Jackson has expertise however burdened he should enhance his self-discipline. With Chelsea’s summer season plans in movement and Liam Delap already signed, Jackson’s future stays unsure.
