Hansifrik, FC Barcelona coach, has his eyes on the preseason friendly. (Photo: Paul Miller/Getty Images)
Barcelona is interested in signing Chelsea striker Nicholas Jackson during the summer transfer period.
The 24-year-old has linked his move away from Chelsea for the past few weeks, but it’s not easy for Barcelona to get the deal done. Manchester United are also enthusiastic about Jackson.
Chelsea selling Nicholas Jackson?
According to a Fichajes report, Chelsea will ask for a substantial amount from the striker. He was a useful player for them, despite his consistent failure to score goals. He is a versatile attacker and a hardworking player that Chelsea could be extremely useful in the future.
Former Chelsea player Joe Cole claimed last season that Jackson was “at the pinnacle of his game.”
Even if they signed Liam Dellup and Joa Pedro, they are not in a hurry to drive away the former La Liga striker. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops. The opportunity to participate in Barcelona is appealing to strikers. He will know that he is not a Chelsea starter, and the opportunity to return to Spain, one of the world’s biggest clubs, is exciting.
Barcelona can use Jackson
It will be interesting to see if Barcelona is ready to follow up on their interests with an official offer to close the deal. They need more depth in their attacking units, and Jackson becomes a quality addition. He knows the league well and can quickly settle down and make an impact.
Barcelona managed to win the La Liga last season, but will be disappointed by the way the Champions League campaign has been resolved. They are trying to compensate for it in future campaigns and do well in Europe. They need more depth on the side, and Chelsea attackers could be a convenient option.