Nicolas Jackson emerges as Atletico Madrid target amid uncertainty over Julian Alvarez

Atletico de Madrid are considering a move for Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson if Julian Alvarez leaves the club, with the Argentine’s future at the Metropolitano still unresolved despite Atletico’s stated desire to retain him.

The Spanish club rejected a €150m offer from Real Madrid for Alvarez in June, but his position remains uncertain. Any departure by the Argentina international could prompt Atletico to pursue Jackson as a potential replacement.

According to the latest information from journalist Gerard Romero, interest in Jackson is gaining momentum within Atletico de Madrid. The Senegal international is understood to match the type of forward preferred by manager Diego Simeone, offering physical strength, movement and the ability to operate in several attacking positions.

Jackson has returned to Chelsea after spending time on loan at Bayern Munich. However, Chelsea are not expected to rely on the 25-year-old, potentially opening the door to a move away from Stamford Bridge. Atletico’s interest appears to be closely linked to what happens with Alvarez, and Jackson could become a serious option if the former Manchester City forward eventually departs.

Jackson remains under contract with Chelsea until 30 June 2033. His current estimated market value is €40m, while he earned €6m a year – equivalent to 3.9bn FCFA – during his loan spell at Bayern Munich.

The forward’s future could therefore depend on developments at both clubs. Atletico must first establish whether Alvarez will remain part of Simeone’s squad before deciding whether to make a formal approach for Jackson. Chelsea, meanwhile, face the prospect of finding a solution for a player who has returned from a loan spell but is not considered central to their plans.

Chelsea are due to begin their English league campaign against Fulham shortly. The match will provide the first competitive fixture of the season for the club, although Jackson’s situation remains one of the main questions surrounding Chelsea’s attacking options.

The betting company 1xBet has listed Chelsea as favourites for the match, offering odds of 2.00 for a home win. A draw is priced at 3.55, while a Fulham victory is listed at 3.10.