Newcastle misses out on another target; eyeing a move for this Chelsea's man now
Newcastle United's transfer frustrations continue this summer, with the Magpies reportedly missing out on another top attacking target. Benjamin Šeško, who had long been on Newcastle's radar, has opted to join Manchester United instead—leaving the Tyneside club scrambling for alternatives.
According to The Telegraph, Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson has now emerged as a potential option for Newcastle. The Senegal international is being considered as the Magpies seek to bolster their attacking options ahead of the new Premier League season.
Chelsea, meanwhile, appear open to offloading Jackson following the recent additions of Liam Delap and João Pedro to their frontline. The 23-year-old had an up-and-down debut season at Stamford Bridge but remains a highly-rated prospect with pace, strength, and goal-scoring ability—attributes that align with Eddie Howe's style of play.
Newcastle's summer window has been marked by a string of near-misses. They were previously in for João Pedro, who ultimately joined Chelsea, and goalkeeper James Trafford, who returned to Manchester City despite Newcastle's interest. To add to their woes, Manchester United pipped them to Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo, and Hugo Ekitike opted to sign for Liverpool.
The club's inability to land key targets has increased pressure on the recruitment team, especially with Champions League ambitions on the horizon. Jackson presents a realistic and promising option, assuming Chelsea are willing to negotiate a fair deal.
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