Chelsea have activated the release clause in Nicolas Jackson’s contract ahead of a $38m move from Villarreal this summer.
The Senegalese international is highly rated in Spain and enjoyed a breakthrough season last term, scoring 12 league goals in his first full campaign in the Spanish top flight becoming The Yellow Submarine’s top goalscorer in the process.
Nicolas Jackson set to be snapped up by Mauricio Pochettino
As stated by transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, interest in the 21-year-old has come from three other unnamed clubs who are also prepared to pay the relatively low fee for a young goalscorer. Chelsea’s desperate lack of striking options has forced them to act quickly, however, as the Blues look favorites now to sign the Gambian-born striker on a long-term contract.
🚨🔵 Chelsea have decided to activate the release clause for Nicolas Jackson!
Chelsea are set to pay €35m, discussing installments.
3 more clubs open to pay the clause; so Chelsea will be fast as player wants PL move.
Contract will be long, more than 5 year.
Here we go soon. pic.twitter.com/iCcELeW0TE
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 17, 2023
Jackson was due to move to Premier League Bournemouth back in January but failed a medical due to persistent hamstring issues at the time. On his return, the African bagged nine La Liga goals in the final two months of the season.
