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Pochettino has made attacking players his transfer priority. Last term, Chelsea scored just 38 goals in the Premier League. This was the main reason they finished in a disappointing 12th place in the table.
According to reputed transfer journalist David Ornstein, Jackson is very close to finalising a switch to Stamford Bridge.
On Twitter, he wrote: “Nicolas Jackson has completed his medical ahead of a proposed move from Villarreal to Chelsea.
“Chelsea are paying a release clause of slightly above €35m to sign the Senegal international forward.”
Last season, the 22-year-old made 26 LaLiga appearances for Villarreal. In the process, he scored 12 goals and made four assists. This gives him an impressive average of 0.62 goal contributions per game.
A versatile player, Jackson has the ability to play as a centre-forward or as a winger on either flank. So, he could provide cover in several positions for Chelsea next term.
After Ornstein’s report, Fabrizio Romano has revealed more details about the Senegalese star’s impending arrival.
On Twitter, he said: “Understand Nico Jackson’s contract at Chelsea will be valid until June 2031 — it’s an eight-year deal!
