Manchester United open talks with Nicolas Jackson’s agents amid Chelsea exit rumors

Manchester United have initiated discussions regarding a potential move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, according to reports from BBC Sport. While no formal bid has been made to Chelsea, United officials have met with Jackson’s agent, Ali Barat, to express their interest in the Senegalese forward.

The 24-year-old striker has caught the attention of United’s recruitment team following a mixed yet promising stint at Stamford Bridge. Jackson has played 81 matches for Chelsea across all competitions, tallying 30 goals and 12 assists. His physical presence, pace, and finishing ability have placed him on United’s shortlist as the club looks to bolster its attacking options ahead of the new Premier League season.

Jackson’s international career with Senegal, while yet to yield a goal in his 14 appearances, has demonstrated his potential on the global stage. Despite limited success in front of goal for his national team, his performances in club football suggest untapped potential that a change in environment could help unlock.

Manchester United’s interest in Jackson comes amid uncertainty over his future at Chelsea. The Blues have added further competition to their frontline this summer with the arrivals of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro. These signings have cast doubt over Jackson’s role in Enzo Maresca’s plans, fueling speculation about a possible exit.

While Manchester United are keeping their options open, Jackson is not the only striker on their radar. The club is also linked once again with Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres, though negotiations with Arsenal have complicated any potential move for the Swedish forward. Gyokeres has been one of Europe’s standout strikers over the past year, making him a highly sought-after option.

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Amorim is keen to add firepower to his squad following last season’s inconsistent performances in front of goal. With key players suffering from injuries and goal contributions falling short of expectations, United are expected to be active in the transfer market.

Although United have not made a formal approach to Chelsea, registering their interest through Jackson’s representatives indicates that the club is serious about securing another forward. Should Chelsea be open to negotiations, a move could be finalized quickly as United aim to complete their transfer business early in the window.

For now, Nicolas Jackson remains a Chelsea player, but developments in the coming days could shape the trajectory of both clubs’ transfer strategies. United fans will be watching closely as the Red Devils look to add a proven Premier League striker to their ranks.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.