Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta arrives on the court. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
Arsenal, Newcastle United and Aston Villa are interested in signing Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson at the end of the season.
The former Villarreal striker has shown improvement this season and has done well for the blues. According to a report from Super Deports through athletic widthThe three English clubs hope to secure its signature at the end of the season and will have to pay about 50m euros to make the deal.
Jackson has nine goals and five assists in the league this season.
Arsenal needs aid attack and the signature of another aggressive quality should be a top priority for them. Gabriel Jesus was unable to find the back of the network consistently. They have to find an upgrade in the Brazilian attack. Jackson is well placed in the Premier League and could prove to be useful acquisition. It remains to see if Arsenal can persuade Chelsea to sell the player to their immediate opponents.
Newcastle and Aston Villa Keen
Meanwhile, Newcastle Alexander Isak striker has been linked to a move away from the club at the end of the season. They should replace him if he decides to move on in the summer. Swedish international is excellent for Newcastle and Jackson could be a useful alternative. It remains to see if Newcastle is ready to break the bank for him.
As for Aston Villa, they need more depth of attack on the side. They need another attacker who can share target burden with Ollie Watkins. Jackson could be the perfect acquisition for them. It will be interesting to see if the player is willing to join the three clubs, if they go on with an offer to sign him in the summer. It is currently overwhelmed by an injury.
