Tottenham Hotspur are continuing to chase Nicolas Jackson in the dying stages of the transfer window, with the striker’s future at Stamford Bridge far from secure.
We have seen plenty of reports over the last couple of weeks suggest that Roberto De Zerbi’s side want to add a number nine to their squad before the transfer window slams shut.
Earlier this month, it emerged that the Lilywhites have expressed an interest in Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, who is back at the West London club after struggling to make an impact on loan at Bayern Munich last campaign.
While Alasdair Gold has played down talks of Spurs exploring a move for the Blues striker, a new source has now claimed that the Lilywhites are indeed one of the leading contenders to land the player.
Tottenham battling Aston Villa and Atletico Madrid for Nicolas Jackson
RMC Sport say that Jackson could leave Stamford Bridge before the window slams shut, naming Tottenham, Aston Villa and Atletico Madrid as the three clubs circling over the player.
The report claims that the idea of selling the 25-year-old is ‘gaining more and more traction’ at Chelsea after they strengthened their attack with the signing of Danny Welbeck.
The West London club needs to trim down their squad in the final weeks of the window, and the feeling at the club is that Jackson’s exit could be ‘beneficial for all parties’.
The outlet adds that as things stand, Spurs and Aston Villa are the ‘most concrete options’ for the Senegal international.
Chelsea’s asking price for Jackson remains an obstacle
RMC Sport say that there is one obstacle holding up negotiations for the former Villarreal man, and that is Chelsea’s asking price.
Xavi Alonso’s men have informed suitors that it would take an offer of £60m to prise away Jackson, and this demand is deterring potential suitors.
The website adds that Villa have explored signing the centre-forward on an initial loan deal, but it is unclear if they have made any progress in their efforts.