Chelsea appear to be moving close to landing a striker this summer, as the Blues transfer window picks up pace. The west London side have already confirmed who they have released from their books this month, while a whole host of other players are set to depart from the club.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek appeared to say his goodbye on the final day of the season, while N'Golo Kante, Edouard Mendy and Hakim Ziyech could all be set for transfers to Saudi Arabia. It is expected that Conor Gallagher will depart the club this summer too, while Arsenal hold an interest in Kai Havertz and Romelu Lukaku's future also needs to be resolved. With plenty of business to do, Chelsea's efforts to land incoming players has not slowed either however.
It is expected that the arrival of Christian Nkunku will soon be announced, while efforts are being made to sign Moises Caicedo from Brighton and there is interest in Romeo Lavia. The Blues have also been targeting a striker for the incoming Mauricio Pochettino, and a deal does not seem far away.
Chelsea are reported to be willing to activate the release clause of Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal and after interest from the likes of Everton, Southampton and Bournemouth in January, it appears the Premier League and a new project has been on his mind.
Speaking to WiwSport, Jackson's a gent Diomansy Kamara said: "We know his qualities. But he must continue working. Now, we will see what will happen this summer. We know that there are many possibilities that go to another club at the beginning of the season"
"He would have liked to join the Premier League, but it did not happen. And then he went back to work and exploded even more in Villarreal. As I said, it is a club with which we have good relations. They opened the door for Nicolas Jackson and allowed him to grow. We will never forget that. But if both parties can win, contributing money to Villarreal and having a new sports project for us, we are not going to close the door. Now we have offers on the table. We are in the process of evaluating them and, shortly, you will have news regarding their situation."
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After a sluggish time under Unai Emery, Jackson managed to rack up nine goals in his final eight appearances of the season under Quique Setien to ensure he left his impression on La Liga. Speculation has grown that Jackson will head to London for a medical this week, though Senegal face Brazil in Portugal on Tuesday evening.
Amid the reports of a proposed trip to London however. Kamara has posted an Instagram story of himself with an overnight bag and a plane emoji. Possibly a harmless coincedence but travel may be required if the deal is to be done so quickly after links first emerged.
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