Chelsea set to sell Nicolas Jackson

Chelsea weigh a Nicolas Jackson exit while Maresca publicly supports the striker amid ongoing transfer talks

Chelsea prepared to sell Nicolas Jackson as Maresca backs him

Chelsea have had a productive summer on the sale side, with big exits and a clear profit from academy players. UEFA sanctions are driving Chelsea to raise funds by selling players who featured in last season’s Conference League squad to help fund new signings. Nicolas Jackson is among the names linked with a move, with Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest among those in talks, and reports of interest from Bayern Munich, Napoli and Newcastle. Maresca confirmed Jackson will miss Friday’s game against West Ham as clubs circle.

Maresca’s praise for Jackson while acknowledging a potential exit highlights a pragmatic approach from the manager. He signals belief in Jackson’s talent while keeping the door open for a sale if a good solution presents itself. The episode also underlines Chelsea’s broader balancing act between fiscal discipline and on pitch competitiveness.

Highlights

The summer story at Chelsea will continue to unfold as clubs chase value and a plan for the season