Chelsea Football Club Moves Closer to Signing Villarreal Striker

In what could be a significant development for Chelsea Football Club, reports have emerged suggesting that the Blues have made significant progress in securing the services of highly-rated Senegalese forward, Nicolas Jackson, from Villarreal.

Renowned football journalist David Ornstein, writing for The Athletic , has revealed that Chelsea and Jackson have reached an agreement on personal terms, signaling a major step forward in the potential transfer.

🚨 Chelsea have agreed terms with Nicolas Jackson + intend to strike deal with Villarreal. €35m clause if needed. 21yo striker has committed
➕ #BHAFC rejected £60m #CFC Caicedo bid 2wks ago – Lavia, Kone, Tonali, Barella among alternatives @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/QzVo5uG2Cn

— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) June 16, 2023

The urgent need for a new striker at Chelsea is well-documented. With Romelu Lukaku unlikely to feature for the club again following his successful loan spell at Inter Milan last season, and with Kai Havertz seemingly on the brink of an exit, with Bayern Munich and Arsenal in discussions to sign him, the London club finds itself with limited options in the central attacking role.

Given this situation, new manager Mauricio Pochettino is expected to prioritize the acquisition of a prominent striker to spearhead his attacking line for the upcoming season. Nicolas Jackson, a 21-year-old talent with a reported release clause of €35 million, appears to be emerging as a frontrunner for the role.

Having been promoted to Villarreal’s senior team just last year, Jackson has showcased his potential by notching an impressive tally of 13 goals in 47 appearances across various competitions. Additionally, with three years remaining on his contract, the young forward promises both immediate impact and long-term prospects.