Topics: Transfer News, Premier League, Football, Liam Delap, Chelsea, AC Milan
Chelsea have reportedly named their asking price for out of favour striker Nicolas Jackson, and it's truly shocking.
Less than a week after his move from Brighton was confirmed, new Chelsea striker Joao Pedro announced himself as a top talent as he scored two goals during his debut at the Club World Cup.
The Brazilian's impressive performance against former club Fluminese came after fellow new signing Liam Delap has continued to live up to the hype during the competition.
Both Pedro and Delap showcasing their talents at the Club World Cup has left many fans questioning what the club plans to do with Jackson ahead of next season.
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While some fans hope to keep the Senegal international at the club, others have called for him to be sold, and now Chelsea have named their price.
In July 2023, Chelsea signed the young striker from Spanish side Villareal for a reported fee of around to be £32million.
Since then the 24-year-old has made 81 appearances for Chelsea, scoring 30 goals and assisting 12.
But with Pedro and Delap creating a benching headache for Enzo Maresca, a report from the Daily Mail has claimed that Chelsea wouldn't rule out selling Jackson, should a club meet their asking price of £100m.
Several clubs have been linked with Jackson in recent weeks, with Serie A giants AC Milan believed to have included him in their six-man shortlist of potential new strikers.
Milan were believed to be eager to make the deal work, having enjoyed several successful transfer dealings with Chelsea, but the £100m price tag will likely prove to be a serious road block, particularly given the fact they are considering several options.
It is believed that Chelsea have set sigh a high price tag partly due to the fact that he remains under contract with the Blues until June 2033, leaving them with no rush to sell him.
Instead, it is the club's hope that Jackson will be prepared to compete with Delap for the No 9 position, while Pedro viewed as a player who can be used across the front line.
