NEWCASTLE UNITED are reportedly weighing up a move for Nicolas Jackson after seemingly missing out on Benjamin Sekso.
The Magpies have been going hell for leather to replace wantaway striker Alexander Isak with RB Leipzig hitman Sesko.
GETTYNewcastle are bracing themselves for the departure of star striker Alexander Isak[/caption]
GETTYThe Magpies had hoped to replace Isak with Benjamin Sesko but are set to miss out on his signature[/caption]
GETTYThe north east club are reportedly now weighing up a possible move for Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson[/caption]
The north east club offered upwards of £70million for the 22-year-old, who bagged 13 goals in the Bundesliga last season.
But Manchester United have reportedly stolen a march on their Premier League rivals with a £74m offer for the Slovenia international.
Newcastle are now said to be scrambling for alternatives to Sesko, who allegedly has his heart set on a move to Old Trafford.
And according to The Telegraph, they’re now contemplating signing Chelsea hitman Jackson.
They claim the Senegal international has emerged as a “serious option” for Toon boss Eddie Howe.
Howe is desperate to sign a new striker before the transfer window closes to offset Isak’s potential move to Liverpool.
And Jackson, 24, is said to feature “highly” on his list of attacking targets.
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A move for Jackson could be a swift one as Chelsea are eager to sell the striker following the acquisitions of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro.
But Newcastle could be put off by the Blues’ reported £100m valuation of the forward.
Jackson ended the 2024/25 season with 13 goals and six assists in 37 appearances for Enzo Maresca‘s side.
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