5<\/p>\n Nicolas Jackson could leave Chelsea after two seasonsCredit: Getty<\/p>\n Jackson has been offered to the likes of Aston Villa and Newcastle after falling down the Stamford Bridge pecking order.<\/p>\n As previously reported, Chelsea<\/a> value Jackson as an \u00a380million player but may be forced to reduce that price to sell him.<\/p>\n The Blues could also be open to loaning out the 24-year-old, but would likely want an obligation to buy at the end of the deal.<\/p>\n Jackson has been linked with an exit from Stamford Bridge throughout this summer, with Newcastle<\/a> and Man United<\/a> touted as possible suitors.<\/p>\n Both those Premier League sides made another striker their top priority, with the Magpies and Red Devils previously locked in a tug-of-war over Benjamin Sesko<\/a>.<\/p>\n However, Man United won that race with the RB Leipzig forward choosing Old Trafford and his \u00a374m move set to be announced this weekend<\/a>, leaving Newcastle to continue their hunt for a new frontman.<\/p>\n The Geordies are prepared to reluctantly cash in on want-away talisman Alexander Isak<\/a> – who has been banished from first-team training<\/a> – if they land a replacement, but so far their search has not been a success<\/p>\n The Toon have already missed out on a host of other striker targets – losing out to Liverpool for Hugo Ekitike<\/a>, losing out to Chelsea for both Liam Delap and Joao Pedro, and Manchester United again in the race for Bryan Mbeumo<\/a>.<\/p>\n They could now divert their full attention the capture of Brentford’s Yoanne Wissa, with the 28-year-old currently training alone and pushing for a transfer after leaving the team’s pre-season camp in Portugal.<\/p>\n The Bees have also identified a possible replacement<\/a>, opening the door for Newcastle to finally sign a striker.<\/p>\n 5<\/p>\n Sesko was wanted by Newcastle and Man United, and opted to move to Old TraffordCredit: Getty 5<\/p>\n Wissa now appears to be Newcastle’s main target as they look to finally end their striker chaseCredit: Getty<\/p>\n However, the option for Jackson also remains open with Chelsea willing to cash in and the player also ready to move on.<\/p>\n Alternatively, a move to Aston Villa could be possible with Ollie Watkins another striker on Newcastle’s wanted list.<\/p>\n Villa boss Unai Emery’s previous links to Jackson could also seen the pair reunited at Villa Park as Watkins’ replacement.<\/p>\n The Spaniard coached the Chelsea striker at former club Villarreal and gave him his first-team breakthrough.<\/p>\n Beyond this, several clubs are believed to still be keen on the Senegal international, and are likely to approach Chelsea over him in August.<\/p>\n What has Nicolas Jackson’s Chelsea career looked like?<\/p>\n Last season, Jackson scored 13 goals in all competitions for the Blues, with his numbers prompting the club to look to bolster their attacking options.<\/p>\n 5<\/p>\n Jackson has struggled to make the No.9 jersey his own at Chelsea 5<\/p>\n Joao Pedro scored in Chelsea’s Club World Cup final win, while Jackson was left on the benchCredit: Getty<\/p>\n This led to them splashing out \u00a330m on Ipswich striker Liam Delap<\/a>, before a further \u00a360m to bring in Joao Pedro<\/a> from Brighton.<\/p>\n Following the pair’s arrival, Jackson was then left out of Chelsea’s starting line-up for their Club World Cup final victory over Paris Saint-Germain, leading to further speculation he could leave this summer.<\/p>\n His overall tally for the club stands at 30 goals in 81 appearances since joining from Villareal in 2023.<\/p>\n In his first season in west London, Jackson netted 17 goals in 44 games altogether, 14 of which came in the Premier League.<\/p>\n With Chelsea’s first pre-season fixture against Bayer Leverkusen kicking off on Saturday, fans may soon get their biggest indication of whether Jackson is part of the club’s plans going forward.<\/p>\n Claim \u00a31000+ worth of free bets and betting offers<\/a> for the new season from our bookmaker partners – CLAIM HERE<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Nicolas Jackson is keen to leave Chelsea this summer, talkSPORT understands. 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