Newcastle United have shifted their focus to Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson as a serious option to reinforce their attacking depth this summer. Initially, Newcastle had aimed to secure Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko but now appear to be pursuing Jackson as an alternative in the No. 9 role.<\/p>\n
Jackson is generally regarded as a solid, if not exceptional, forward. Until recently, he had been linked with Manchester United, but \u0160e\u0161ko became their primary target, with Ollie Watkins briefly under consideration as well. Newcastle is now taking the lead on Jackson according to reports from The Telegraph.<\/p>\n
The club\u2019s strategy remains clear: any new signing like Jackson is intended to complement Alexander Isak, not replace him. Despite Liverpool’s ongoing interest and Isak himself expressing a wish to explore a transfer, Newcastle sees their recruitment as building alongside the Swedish striker. This approach mirrors their earlier pursuit of Hugo Ekitik\u00e9, who ultimately joined Liverpool.<\/p>\n
Isak has faced challenges this preseason, missing the team’s Asia tour and training separately in Spain to manage an injury. Upon returning to Newcastle, he had to complete a period of isolation.<\/p>\n
Jackson’s availability comes as his prominence in Chelsea\u2019s squad diminishes due to recent additions Liam Delap and Jo\u00e3o Pedro, relegating him possibly to third choice under coach Enzo Maresca. Chelsea initially valued Jackson between \u00a380 million and \u00a3100 million, but any Newcastle offer would likely mirror the \u00a360 million Chelsea paid for Pedro from Brighton. Such a transfer could represent substantial profit, given Jackson\u2019s acquisition for significantly less just two years ago.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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