Newcastle United have upped their bid for Benjamin Šeško, with the club locked in a tussle with Manchester United for the 22-year-old, media reports revealed on Monday night.
Any team that misses out on Šeško will need to find a replacement—unless they opt to stick with their current squad—and quality options in the market are thin on the ground.
For both clubs, as well as others looking to strengthen their attack, this will naturally turn attention to the remaining available players. Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson stands out among them for his suitability and availability.
Chelsea are in no rush to offload the 24-year-old, especially with the need for squad depth ahead of next season’s Champions League qualification bid.
However, the arrivals of Nathan Tella and João Pedro have cranked up the competition, putting Jackson at risk of losing his starting spot. After scoring 30 goals in 81 games for the west London side, he is clearly eager to be a regular starter somewhere.
This explains why Chelsea are open to letting the Senegalese international leave, provided terms can be agreed.
Interest in Jackson spans both Premier League and European clubs. Some are eyeing him only if their primary targets fall through or if key players depart, while others want to add to their existing options.
Either way, anticipation is growing over a potential exit, with progress expected in the coming days.
A move would continue Chelsea’s flurry of high-profile transfers, meaning they have already spent over £200 million in the current window. They could rake in between £100-150 million by the deadline.
