Transfer News: Barcelona set to sign Nicolas Jackson

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson.

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Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson recieved a red card during their match vs Flamengo.

Transfer News: Barcelona set to sign Nicolas Jackson

Hassan Abdulsalam 12:39 - 23.06.2025

Barcelona have shown interest in signing Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson

Barcelona have reportedly initiated discussions with the entourage of Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson, signaling a concrete interest in bringing the Senegalese international to Camp Nou.

Nicolas Jackson was Chelsea's primary striker under Enzo Maresca in 2024-25

According to Senegalese media outlet Taggat via Tribunal the Catalan giants are exploring affordable attacking reinforcements, and Jackson has emerged as a promising and accessible target.

Barcelona's technical staff are said to be impressed by Jackson's versatility, speed, and knack for making a difference in tight spaces – attributes that align well with their possession-based style of play.

With financial constraints a key factor in their transfer strategy, Jackson is seen as a viable option to boost their offensive line, providing a dynamic alternative to veteran striker Robert Lewandowski.

On the player's side, sources indicate that the former Villarreal man is receptive to a move away from Chelsea, where his starting position is reportedly uncertain under the new vision of manager Enzo Maresca.

A return to La Liga, a league Jackson is familiar with from his time at Villarreal, could offer him a fresh start and a tactical setup that plays to his strengths, potentially rejuvenating his career.

Reports suggest that while Maresca has downplayed the impact of Jackson's red card in the Club World Cup on his future at Chelsea, the arrival of Liam Delap and ongoing speculation about other attacking targets could indeed create more competition for the Senegalese forward.