According to Fichajes, Nicolas Jackson is emerging to be a loan target for Barcelona this summer. The Chelsea forward’s days at Stamford Bridge could be numbered following a raft of new arrivals, as the Blaugrana could ponder enquiring about the Senegalese international, who has previous experience playing in La Liga.
Nicolas Jackson had another decent season with Chelsea, but the West London outfit have moved aggressively in the market for attacking signings this summer. The Blues have signed Liam Delap, Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens.
Delap’s arrival directly threatens Jackson’s role as the starting No.9, and with Enzo Maresca starting Pedro up top in the Club World Cup semi-finals against Fluminense, the Senegalese international’s place could be in jeopardy. Jackson’s camp are already exploring the possibility of a departure from Chelsea.
There have been a few interested clubs, including Atletico Madrid, although nothing seems to be advanced or in the process of talks with Chelsea over a move. Nicolas Jackson will likely evaluate his options in the period after the Club World Cup, as there might be a few more clubs in the mix.
Barcelona are the latest in the mix for the former Villarreal attacker, with the Blaugrana now planning on a low-cost move for the 24-year-old versatile star. The fact that Jackson can play centrally and out wide means the Catalan giants could ponder approaching Chelsea, given they are searching for a versatile attacker after failing to land Nico Williams this summer.
Barcelona are pondering over bringing Jackson on loan from Chelsea for the 2025/26 season, which will represent a low-cost alternative to some of their linked targets. For instance, the Catalan giants are chasing Marcus Rashford, while they remain linked with Luis Diaz.
Both those Premier League forwards are likely to cost them a lot of money, and given their current situation with finances, Barcelona might view the idea of Nicolas Jackson as a viable option. It remains to be seen what Chelsea think about the 24-year-old versatile star should Barcelona comes in with a loan bid. The Blues do have massive room to send Jackson on loan, and they might prefer a buy option/obligation or a permanent sale.
