Chelsea open Nicolas Jackson transfer talks after baulking at Victor Osimhen price tag - with Villarreal set to sanction £30m summer moveJames Hunsley14 Jun 2023 17:28+05:300FW_Nicolas Jackson(C)Getty ImagesChelseaN. JacksonV. OsimhenTransfersPremier LeagueVillarrealPrimera DivisiónChelsea have turned their striker hunt towards Villarreal frontman Nicolas Jackson, who would be a cheaper alternative to Napoli star Victor Osimhen.Chelsea conscious about spending this termOsimhen's £100m asking price an issue£35m-rated Jackson could solve striker problemWHAT HAPPENED? The 21-year-old Senegal international would be available for around £30 million ($38m) this summer, as the Evening Standard reveals that talks over a potential move are already underway. Jackson has attracted the interest of Europe's elite clubs after his blistering form saw him record nine goals in Villarreal's last eight La Liga matches of the season. He has reportedly impressed new Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino, and could come in to solve their woeful situation in front of goal.THE BIGGER PICTURE: The decision comes after finding out the eye-watering prices of other forward options on the market. Namely Victor Osimhen, who, after his spellbinding season with Napoli, has caught the eye of countless elite-level clubs, leaving Napoli to capitalise with a reported £100m ($126m) asking price. Elsewhere, Atalanta's Rasmus Hojlund and Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic have also been touted as potential options, although both are valued at over £65m ($82m).AND WHAT'S MORE: Sensational developments in recent days have even seen the Blues linked with Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe. However, should the Frenchman even want to join the Premier League's 12th-placed side, Chelsea would reportedly be looking at a fee upwards of £150m ($190m) - not to mention his £893,000 ($1.1m)-a-week wages. Jackson, then, could provide a cheaper alternative to partner incoming RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku up front, for whom the club have already forked out £50m ($63m).IN THREE PHOTOS:Nicolas Jackson Villarreal 2022-23Getty Images20230604 Victor Osimhen(C)Getty ImagesMauricio Pochettino Tottenham 2022-23GettyWHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA? The need to save is all the more important given the Blues' £121m ($153m) in losses last year, as well as over £600m ($759m) spent by the new ownership. Jackson's acquisition, then, could be shrewd one, as the club work on offloading two wantaway forwards of their own in Romelu Lukaku and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.Most ReadMost CommentedMessi hails Pep and four players he felt 'most comfortable' withReal Madrid Transfers LIVE: Hey Jude 👋 - Bellingham joins MadridRashford spotted bringing 'Big Booty' lecturer back to Miami hotelCR7's girlfriend Georgina to get £86,000 a MONTH if couple splitPSG & Kylian Mbappe: It's overGoal.comContact UsTerms of ServicePrivacy policyPrivacy SettingsCareersGoal App (Android)Goal App (iOS)Goal LiveBettinggbUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom (English)Copyright © 2023 Goal All rights reserved. The information contained in Goal may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without the prior written authority of GoalGOAL Logo

James Hunsley 14 Jun 2023 17:28+05:30 0 FW_Nicolas Jackson(C)Getty Images Chelsea N. Jackson V. Osimhen Transfers Premier League Villarreal Primera División Chelsea have turned their striker hunt toward Villarreal frontman Nicolas Jackson, who would be a cheaper alternative to Napoli star Victor Osimhen. This comes after Chelsea balked at Victor Osimhen's price tag. LIVE QUIZZES GOALS

Osimhen's £100m asking price is a concern for Chelsea, and Jackson, who is valued at £35 million, could solve the striker problem. WHAT HAPPENED? The Evening Standard reports that negotiations for the Senegal international, who is currently 21 years old, are already in progress. According to the report, the player would be available this summer for approximately £30 million (USD 38 million). Jackson has drawn in light of a legitimate concern for Europe's world class clubs after his rankling structure saw him record nine objectives in Villarreal's last eight La Liga matches of the time. According to reports, he has impressed Mauricio Pochettino, the new manager of Chelsea, and he might join the team to improve their dire goalkeeping situation.

THE LARGER VIEW: After discovering the exorbitant prices of other available forward options, the decision is made. Specifically, Victor Osimhen, who, following a spellbinding season with Napoli, has attracted the attention of numerous elite-level clubs and left Napoli to capitalize with a reported asking price of £100 million ($126 million). Atalanta's Rasmus Hojlund and Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic have also been mentioned as potential alternatives, despite their respective valuations of over £65 million ($82 million).

Plus, here's more: The Blues have even been linked to Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe due to sensational recent developments. However, Chelsea would reportedly be willing to pay more than £150 million ($190 million) for the Frenchman, not to mention his weekly wages of £893,000 ($1.1 million). Therefore, Jackson might be a less expensive option for RB Leipzig's incoming forward Christopher Nkunku, for whom the club has already paid £50 million ($63 million).

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Nicolas Jackson Villarreal 2022–23Getty Images 20230604 Victor Osimhen (C) Getty Images Mauricio Pochettino Tottenham 2022–23Getty WHAT COMES NEXT FOR CHELSEA? Given that the Blues lost £121 million ($153 million) last year and that the new ownership has spent over £600 million ($759 million) on the team, the need to save is even more pressing. As the team works to get rid of their own wantaway forwards, Romelu Lukaku and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Jackson's purchase could be wise.

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