Since his arrival in the summer of 2023 (for around €37 million on a contract until 2031, extended until 2033), Nicolas Jackson has had an up-and-down career at Stamford Bridge. While he has shone at times – notably with 14 Premier League goals in his first season and an active participation in the pressing, highlighted by Enzo Maresca as " remarkable, with and without the ball " – his inconsistency has often overshadowed his qualities. Recently, his ineffectiveness in front of goal, marked by several games without scoring and two recent red cards (including one in the Club World Cup against Flamengo), has fueled a feeling of decline.
At the heart of this contrasting situation, Serie A is looming. According to Sky Italia , Italian giants like Juventus and Napoli are closely monitoring the Senegalese striker and are considering a possible transfer, during a transfer window full of surprises. This would be an interesting exit, both for Jackson – in search of consistency – and for Chelsea, who could take advantage of this departure to refresh their squad. While the Senegalese must quickly reaffirm his role with the Blues, this Italian attention weighs on his future, highlighting a profile still considered promising but fragile at the highest level. But Italian clubs are not the only ones on the case.
Catalonia opens the doors to Jackson!
While Nicolas Jackson is going through a mixed period at Chelsea, his profile continues to attract attention in Europe. According to information from Senegalese media outlet Taggat , FC Barcelona recently expressed interest in signing him. The Catalan club even began concrete discussions with the player's entourage this week, demonstrating a real interest. In a context where Barça is looking for attacking reinforcements at a lower cost to compensate for its financial difficulties, the Senegalese striker represents a target that is both accessible and promising. His versatility in attack, his speed and his ability to make a difference in tight spaces are assets that appeal to the Catalan coaching staff.
For his part, Nicolas Jackson does not seem indifferent to this approach. According to Taggat , the former Villarreal player is open to a move away from Chelsea, where his starting spot is not guaranteed for next season, especially with the ambitions of renewal under Enzo Maresca. A move to La Liga, which he knows well, could boost his progress in a tactical framework more favorable to his qualities. Barça, in search of players capable of adapting quickly to their possession game like Nico Williams, sees Jackson as a credible option to strengthen their attacking line and offer a mobile alternative to Robert Lewandowski.
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