Chelsea face major Nicolas Jackson transfer decision after £74m Man Utd bid

Chelsea have made some big moves in the transfer window already this summer. But the Blues are not done yet in the market.

With less than two weeks to go before the new Premier League season starts, there is still some more business to conclude. Jorrel Hato is the latest arrival at Stamford Bridge after sealing a move from Ajax.

The defender joins a growing list of arrivals, with Joao Pedro, Jamie Gittens, Liam Delap, Estevao Willian, Dario Essugo, Mamadou Sarr and Kendry Paez all joining the ranks this summer - though Kendry and Sarr have both completed short-term moves to sister club Strasbourg.

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The arrivals of Joao Pedro and Delap have brought with them questions over the future of Nicolas Jackson. While football.london understand that Chelsea have maintained that the Senegal international is not for sale, rumours have been consistent about where he will be playing next season.

Manchester United are one of the teams linked with a move as they search for another striker to bolster their attacking line, but they could be making a decisive move for Benjamin Sesko. There have also been links to clubs around Europe, and Newcastle could also be an option if they miss out in the race for Sesko..

The Athletic report that the Blues are now open to allowing the 24-year-old to leave - though it could well be dependent on moves elsewhere in the window.

What is clear is that it will take a significant bid for the Blues to sanction an exit for Jackson. Will any team be willing to match what Chelsea would ask for? And will the striker attempt to force his way out of the club?

Our football.london writers answer whether Chelsea should sell Jackson this summer or not.

Joe Doyle

I don't think Chelsea should be thinking about selling Jackson - unless they receive a truly ridiculous offer. They managed to sign him for around £32million from Villarreal a couple of years ago, and while a big profit might be worth it in monetary terms alone, it would be a big risk.

Selling Jackson now would put Chelsea right back where they were last season but with Delap in Jackson's place. There were times last year when the Senegal international was run ragged purely because there was no realistic rotation option for Enzo Maresca.

While Joao Pedro can play as a No.9, it is unclear whether that's what he's seen as at Stamford Bridge. He would be able to rotate with Delap, but not to the extent that Jackson can.

It's likely at some stage that one of Pedro or Delap will get injured. There's a chance that both could. The Blues don't have the cushion of Conference League rotation this year - the Champions League demands strength in every game.

And honestly: I don't see a team coming in to match what Chelsea would want to allow the striker to leave. They can charge a big mark-up, no question: but more than double what he cost just two years ago? I don't think teams will be willing to cough up that much cash.

Sam Truelove

I like Nicolas Jackson. Yes he's still somewhat very raw and needs to improve his finishing, but he's only 24 years of age. His best years are ahead of him.

With two years of Premier League football under his belt, I do think the striker could have a decent 2025/26 campaign at Stamford Bridge. His contract runs until 2033 so there is no rush to sell him so I would give him one more year at least.

My view would change, though, if Chelsea receive an offer they cannot refuse. I think £70million-plus would tempt me. But I just can't see it. If Jackson does leave, Chelsea would need to replace him and I'm unsure who that replacement will be.

Enzo Maresca can continue to improve Jackson and you never know, he may have a 2025/26 season to remember.

Lee Wilmot

At 24 years old I think there is still plenty of learning and developing in Nicolas Jackson and I am already a fan of what he brings to the table, even if I do think he could score more - and be sent off less!

Jackson has a long road ahead of him and should only get better and better and Chelsea's feeling that he wil become a £100million player could very well be spot on.

However, having brought in Joao Pedro and Liam Delap, do I believe Jackson will get the opportunities in the Chelsea team that he has had in the last two years? No.

I think Chelsea could get a very big sum for Jackson right now, with anything upwards of £65million definitely worth thinking about. And if a bid of £80million were to come in, despite his potential, I think I would sell.