Newcastle United are interested in a deal to sign Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson as a replacement for Alexander Isak, according to reports.
Eddie Howe’s side have ramped up plans to sign a new forward after Isak told the club he wanted to leave St James’ Park in the summer window.
Isak has been strongly linked with a move to Premier League champions Liverpool, who are believed to be plotting a massive offer for the Swede.
Newcastle are considering a number of players to replace Isak and have now added Jackson to their list of potential options, the Daily Mail report.
Jackson, who scored 10 Premier League goals in 30 games last term, has also attracted interest from Manchester United ahead of the new season.
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The 24-year-old Senegal international has been at Stamford Bridge since June 2023, with the Blues paying a £32m fee to sign him from Villarreal.
It’s believed that Chelsea want around £50m in order to let Jackson leave the west London club, with the player under contract until 2033.
Which other clubs have been linked to Jackson?
Jackson has played a total of 81 games for Chelsea to date across all competitions, producing 30 goals and 12 assists.
It was reported in June that Italian side Juventus had made contact with Jackson’s representatives and were considering a bid for the player.
Arsenal have also been linked to Chelsea striker Jackson this summer – and the same is true for AC Milan – as well as Aston Villa.
Chelsea have brought in two new strikers this summer with Liam Delap arriving from Ipswich and Joao Pedro coming in from Brighton.
That has called into question their plans for Jackson, who now faces a lot of competition up front and may well have fallen down the pecking order.
Newcastle looking at Watkins, Wissa and Sesko
It should be noted, though, that Jackson is not the only striker Newcastle are looking at as a potential replacement for wantaway star Isak.
Ollie Watkins is thought to be a possible option for Newcastle, although it remains to be seen if Aston Villa would allow him to join a top-flight rival.
Newcastle are also weighing up a move for Brentford forward Yoane Wissa, who scored 19 Premier League goals in 35 games last season.
The Magpies have made an enquiry for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko too.
