That’s because, according to the Daily Mail, Jackson has officially notified the Chelsea hierarchy and says he wants to explore a move from the West London outfit. Chelsea is open to leaving for Jackson and is believed to be talking to suitors about their prospects to close the deal as soon as possible.
The outlet also reports that Jackson trained himself at a Chelsea base in a build-up to a friendly fixture against Leverkusen. Nevertheless, it is not believed that Senegal International would have worsened Jackson and Maresca’s relationship by suggesting that if he fails to secure a move elsewhere, Senegal International would be welcomed back to fold.
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Maresca was quized in Jackson’s situation prior to the exhibition match, suggesting that the former Villerial Ace exit could be on the card. “Unfortunately or fortunately, this includes Nico’s situation when the transfer window is open. At this point, two strikers, Joan (Pedro) and Liam (Delap), have also arrived.
Chelsea spent a lot of time in the offensive division this summer. Pedro and Delap are expected to be two of several new forward additions. Jamie Gittens arrived from Borussia Dortmund early in the window, but Zabi Simmons’ contract is expected to be completed before the new campaign.
Additionally, Chelsea has recently accelerated talks with Alejandro Garnacho, and it is believed that Manchester United forwards are keen to move to the club. United are said to want to remove it after a £40 million ask price has been raised after rumors fell between Garnacho and Reuben Amorim.
Chelsea will have to close the deal until September 1st, with the first game of the new campaign returning to Crystal Palace next weekend. They faced a relatively comfortable start to the season, with matches against West Ham, Fulham and Brentford filling their first four league matches.
