Nicolas Jackson Transfer: Should Chelsea Keep The 25-Year-Old Senegalese Striker?

The Nicolas Jackson transfer remains an unresolved issue, as Chelsea have reportedly decided to sell him if they get a good offer. The 25-year-old Senegalese striker was out on loan at Bayern Munich last season and managed to get a double-digit goal return; however, it did not attract the Bavarians into securing his services permanently. As of now, the Nicolas Jackson transfer has not been secured by Chelsea, as the Blues are willing to let the Senegalese striker go if they get good value for him in the transfer market.

Nicolas Jackson Transfer: Should He Stay Or Should He Go?

Jackson has played in Villarreal, Chelsea and Bayern Munich in his senior club career so far and has scored 54 goals in 163 matches for those clubs. That puts his goal-scoring ratio at a goal every three matches, which is not good enough for a striker at a top club. However, in this regard, his work rate is to be considered. Jackson is a tireless worker off the ball and his link-up play is quite good. He presses high up the pitch consistently and combines with his fellow forwards and the number 10 really well.

Hence, the Nicolas Jackson transfer is going to benefit any club he goes to in ways other than merely scoring goals. The Nicolas Jackson transfer will thus leave Chelsea poorer, no doubt, as far as their pressing and team-play in the final third are concerned. However, Jackson is not a lethal finisher yet, and his relative lack of goals upfront can work against him. That has made Chelsea reportedly put up a £65 million price tag on him and Aston Villa reportedly interested in signing him.

Jackson is still only 25 and should have quite a few years ahead of him as a footballer. However, he will not always get an opportunity to play for a team that regularly challenges for trophies. At Bayern, Jackson played second fiddle to Harry Kane, who had an incredible season. Hence, whether he stays at Chelsea or not should go a long way towards determining the shape of his career. As of now, Jackson might have to play second fiddle to Joao Pedro even if he gets to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge.

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Nicolas Jackson Transfer: A Chance At A Place In The Squad As Joao Pedro Has Been Played At The Number 10 Role In Club Friendlies

The Blues have used Joao Pedro as the number 10 in recent club friendlies, with Jackson as the number nine. However, that is unlikely to be the set-up once the season starts, as the West Londoners already have Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers who can play as the No. 10. Hence, Joao Pedro, who scored 20 goals for Chelsea last season, should be starting as Chelsea’s centre-forward next season.

If the Nicolas Jackson transfer does materialise and Chelsea let him go, their forward options will shrink, but it also has to be considered that Xabi Alonso’s men now have Danny Welbeck as well to play as a striker, so if Jackson were to stay, the chances of him getting game time will further decrease.

If they decide to go ahead with the Nicolas Jackson transfer, they will probably not need to sign a back-up striker, as Welbeck is already there. It is now up to Xabi Alonso to decide whether he should go forward with the Nicolas Jackson transfer before the current transfer window ends on August 31.