Chelsea closing in on first signing of Mauricio Pochettino era CFC
Chelsea are expected to fend off a host of Premier League rivals to make Villarreal striker Nicolas Jackson the first signing of the Mauricio Pochettino era.as the west Londoners close in on the transfer.The Senegal international scored 12 LaLiga goals in the 2022/23 seasonThe Senegal international boasts a £30million release clause in his contract, which Chelsea are prepared to activate.
Bournemouth were close to signing the youngster in January, but the deal fell through after the playerJackson enjoyed a fine 2022/23 season where he helped the Yellow Submarine finish fifth in the LaLiga table. He was his side's leading scorer in the Spanish top-flight having chipped in with 12 goals in 26 matches.It is believed that Jackson has been identified as the perfect alternative to Napoli marksman Victor Osimhen.
The Nigerian is valued at well over £100m by the Serie A champions, as club president Aurelio De Laurentiis looks to keep the ex-Lille star. Jackson is likely to be Kai Havertz's replacement at Stamford Bridge as Arsenal look to sign Germany international Kai Havertz.for the 24-year-old, but remain keen to bring him to the Emirates.
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