Newcastle's previous transfer target for the central forward position was Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe and the club's executives had focused their recruitment attention on the Slovenian forward. However, with
Manchester United joining the race and the player himself preferring to join the Red Devils, Newcastle faced numerous obstacles in their pursuit of Sesko and eventually suffered a setback, a result that left Newcastle feeling extremely frustrated.
After the failure to sign Sesko, Newcastle and manager Eddie Howe have quickly adjusted their strategy, shifting their focus to other potential transfer targets. Among the many available candidates, Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson is one of the players the Magpies are monitoring. The Senegalese forward's abilities displayed in the Premier League have been valued by Newcastle.
This summer, Chelsea has spent a huge sum of £90 million to successfully sign two capable forwards, Liam Delap and Joao Pedro. Under such circumstances, Chelsea is open to selling Jackson. The team needs to balance their finances and also provide more playing opportunities for other players to maintain the team's overall vitality and competitiveness.
Initial negotiations between Newcastle and Chelsea have begun. Chelsea is ready to approve the transfer, and within Stamford Bridge, Jackson is valued at approximately £80 million. Notably, when determining the transfer fee, the Blues will certainly refer to the transfers of some high-profile forwards in this summer's transfer window.
