According to Monday’s AS, Chelsea are on the right track to sign Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal in the summer transfer window.
After his January move to AFC Bournemouth fell through, the striker scored 13 goals and recorded five assists in 38 games last season. The majority of those goals were scored this year. The Blues have decided to go on the offensive to recruit him due to his performance.
According to AS, Chelsea has agreed to pay the €35 million release clause that Jackson has.
There is currently only one thing left for the west London club to do, and according to the report, this will be resolved in a “matter of hours.”
According to the newspaper, the Senegal international is scheduled to fly to London ‘this week’ to undergo medical testing with the Premier League team before signing a five- or six-year contract.
Only when the player personally supports Mauricio Pochettino’s position would this be possible.
If the weekend report from Sport is to be believed, this appears to have already been resolved.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Jackson’s transfer to Stamford Bridge should be approved by all parties.
