Chelsea hero Roberto Di Matteo says there will be a lot of interest in Nicolas Jackson this summer and he wouldn’t be surprised to see the forward end up at Manchester United.
Jackson joined Chelsea from Villarreal for a fee of £32million in 2023 and has gone on to score 30 goals in 81 appearances in his first two seasons at the club.
But Jackson has faced criticism over a lack of consistency throughout his stay at Stamford Bridge, with the 24-year-old often guilty of wasteful finishing in front of goal.
The arrival of both Liam Delap and Joao Pedro raises further questions over Jackson’s long-term future in west London and there are reports the Blues could be open to selling the attacker should they receive an offer in the region of £80m before the transfer deadline.
A return to La Liga has been mooted as a potential option for Jackson, while Newcastle and Manchester United have both been credited with a strong interest in the Senegal international.
Chelsea’s asking price, though, is said to be putting the Red Devils off the proposed move and the Old Trafford giants have reportedly whittled their shortlist down to just two names: Ollie Watkins and Benjamin Sesko.
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However, ex-Chelsea midfielder Di Matteo, who later steered the club to Champions League glory, could see Jackson playing at the Theatre of Dreams next season.
“Nicolas Jackson will have a few clubs looking at him. He’s a very good striker. He scores goals and he’s got some experience now in England as well,” Di Matteo told BetVictor (via Metro).
“I think he would have some clubs chasing him and he might want to go somewhere where he’s maybe more wanted than at Chelsea.
“I could see him joining Manchester United, and there are other clubs that are looking for him. Aston Villa could be one if they lose Morgan Rogers.
“There are a number of clubs, but he might go back to Spain as well, who knows? Chelsea are in a great position that they are not forced to sell.
“They have a number of players that are on the market and they can raise some funds from there, so they are in no hurry to sell.
“They are in a good financial position, so it really depends on what clubs are prepared to pay.”
