June 29th 2024.
Chelsea is determined to bolster their squad ahead of the upcoming season, and they have set their sights on the talented Newcastle star, Alexander Isak. In order to secure his signature, the Blues are willing to offer up their striker, Nicolas Jackson, as part of the deal.
The London club has been eyeing Isak for some time now, and they are willing to go to great lengths to bring him to Stamford Bridge. Rumors have circulated that they are even willing to break their club record transfer fee, which currently stands at £115million, in order to secure the Swedish international's services.
Newcastle, on the other hand, are not keen on parting ways with their prized asset. They have already turned down interest from Arsenal, but Chelsea is not giving up. According to reports, they are now in discussions with the Magpies about a potential deal that would see Jackson heading to the north east.
Jackson, who joined Chelsea from Villarreal last summer, had a decent first season with the club. He was tasked with leading the attack for much of the 2023-24 campaign under the guidance of manager Mauricio Pochettino. Although he made headlines for being wasteful in front of goal, he still managed to score 17 goals and provide six assists in 44 appearances.
However, Isak's potential arrival would be a major upgrade for Chelsea. The young striker has been in impressive form for his club, and the Blues are hoping to take advantage of Newcastle's financial situation. The Magpies are reportedly looking to offload players in order to comply with the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules, and Chelsea is hoping to capitalize on that.
In fact, Newcastle have already made some moves, with Brighton agreeing to sign Yankuba Minteh for a fee of around £33million. The teenager has been granted permission to hold contract talks with the Seagulls. In addition, Newcastle have also offered Anthony Gordon to Liverpool in a surprising move.
While Liverpool are admirers of the former Everton star, they have turned down Newcastle's request to include Jarell Quansah in the deal. With all these developments, it seems like Chelsea is in a strong position to secure Isak's signature, and their determination to do so is clear. Fans can stay updated on all the latest Chelsea news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up for our newsletter. Your privacy is important to us, and our site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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