Nicolas Jackson sparks Juventus-Milan transfer battle

Chelsea are heading into another uncertain summer window. Now, the situation of Nicolas Jackson has taken a new turn, with fresh reports linking him to Juve and AC Milan.

Serie A giants stepping in for Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson

Interest from Juventus and AC Milan has added real tension to the situation around Nicolas Jackson. He is currently set to return to Chelsea after a tough loan spell at Bayern Munich.

As per reports, both Serie A sides are actively tracking his movements. In addition, Juve is open to a loan move as well. Meanwhile, Milan are also watching closely. They are ready to react if the Premier League side decides to move him on. The Senegalese forward has struggled to break into Bayern’s starting eleven. He has mostly been used as a substitute. Given that, it has limited his impact and slowed his growth in Germany this season.

His Bundesliga numbers show that role, with just 9 appearances and 1 goal contribution across all competitions this season, as per Transfermarkt. This means that other top clubs now see an opportunity to sign a player who still has potential. However, the Blues’ loanee still needs stability and regular minutes to show his best.

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Chelsea’s attacking numbers raise tough questions

Chelsea’s attacking issues this season have only made things worse for Jackson’s situation further. This comes as the club looks set for another rebuild under a new manager. The team has scored 53 goals in the 2024/25 PL season. This places them outside the top five attacking sides, as per EPL stats.

Jackson himself has 14 goals and 5 assists during his previous full season at the west London club, as per FBref stats. This shows his quality but also not so good form in front of goal. Those numbers are not poor, but they are not strong enough to guarantee a starting role at a club aiming for UCL football.

The Blues are also preparing for new attacking talent, which puts added pressure on players left out on the bench. Given that, Jackson is caught between being useful for squad depth and not quite good enough to lead the line. That leaves the club with a clear decision to make this summer.

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Jackson’s loan exit or permanent move now looks very likely

Florian Plettenberg, via a X post, has confirmed the growing interest. He said, “Juventus are monitoring Nicolas Jackson and can imagine a loan move. AC Milan are monitoring the situation as well.”

That statement shows the big market view that Jackson is available and potentially undervalued. Juventus are looking to rebuild their attack with young and flexible forwards. In the meantime, Milan want depth to support their frontline across multiple competitions. Back in England, the west London side’s fans have seen mixed performances. With that, the patience around the team is running out. This comes as the club pushes for good results.

Also, internal talks continue around squad roles, with some believing Jackson could still offer value as a rotation option. Defender Tosin Adarabioyo, who faced plenty of criticism for his form, recently earned praise for his good display against Leeds. This shows how quickly things can change when players step up.

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However, Nicolas Jackson has not had that moment recently. Unless he convinces the new incoming head coach during pre-season, a move away feels like the most logical outcome for all sides involved.

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Abhijeet Nalawade

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