According to a report by Sky Sports, chelsea have now made a firm decision on the future of 24-year-old Senegalese international Nicolas Jackson.
Saudi Arabian clubs are keen on securing the services of the striker, who has managed 19 goal contributions in the 2024/25 season. Recent reports have also linked him with Serie A giants Juventus and Napoli. However, Chelsea will not sanction his departure.
The Blues have brought in Liam Delap to improve the attacking unit earlier this summer, and it seems that they are going to hold on to Jackson for now. Chelsea have looked quite mediocre in the final third this term, and they need to improve in that area of the pitch. It will be interesting to see if they decide to invest in another striker before the window closes. They have been linked with multiple attackers in recent weeks.
Chelsea have secured UEFA Champions League qualification for the next season, and they need more quality to do well across all competitions. Signing a reliable goal scorer could prove to be a wise decision. Meanwhile, Jackson has not been a prolific goalscorer for Chelsea, but he remains a very useful player.
It will be interesting to see if he can improve on his performances and score consistently next year. The 24-year-old will be hoping to play regularly for Chelsea next season, and he needs to raise his performance levels.
Delap is a talented young player with a bright future, and he will certainly fancy his chances of holding down the starting spot next season. If Jackson cannot add more goals and end product to his game, he is likely to struggle for regular game time.
Chelsea have managed to win a European trophy in the 2024/25 season, and they have returned to the Champions League. However, they have not been able to push for major trophies in recent seasons. They will be desperate to push for the league title and the Champions League next term. They need elite players at their disposal, and it is highly unlikely that Jackson will be able to help them get to that level.
