Chelsea demand £60m for Nicolas Jackson as Tottenham weigh move

Tottenham are seriously considering a move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, with the Senegal international’s future expected to be one of the notable transfer stories of the current window. Aston Villa and Atletico de Madrid are also monitoring the 29-year-old, while Besiktas have joined the list of clubs interested in the forward.

Chelsea would reportedly want about £60m (€69m) before agreeing to Jackson’s departure, according to Fabrice Hawkins. That valuation could make negotiations difficult, particularly for Tottenham, who would need to reach an agreement with Chelsea before attempting to complete a deal for the Senegal international.

Jackson has just returned from a loan spell at Bayern Munich. Although his involvement was inconsistent during his time in Germany, he still scored 11 goals in all competitions. Those numbers have helped maintain his appeal among the clubs assessing the possibility of signing him.

Exclusive information from Africafoot indicates that Besiktas are also interested in Jackson. The Turkish club joins Tottenham, Aston Villa and Atletico de Madrid in following developments around the striker’s position at Chelsea.

Despite the asking price set by Chelsea, Jackson’s current market valuation is considerably lower. Transfermarkt estimates him at €40m, approximately €30m below the figure reportedly demanded by his club.

Jackson remains under contract at Chelsea until June 2033. That long-term agreement gives the London club a strong negotiating position, although the gap between its valuation and the figure listed by Transfermarkt could become a central issue in any discussions.

Tottenham would therefore need to convince both the player and Chelsea if they are to bring Jackson to London. The club would also have to be prepared to make a significant financial commitment to meet the Blues’ expectations.

During his loan at Bayern Munich, Jackson was reportedly paid €6m per year, equivalent to 3.9bn CFA francs. His salary would be another factor for any interested club to consider alongside Chelsea’s transfer demand.

The uncertainty surrounding Jackson comes as Chelsea prepare to begin their English league campaign against Fulham. The match will be Chelsea’s opening fixture of the season, with betting company 1xBet listing Chelsea as favourites at odds of 2.00. A draw is priced at 3.55, while Fulham are offered at 3.10.

For now, Jackson’s next destination remains unresolved. Chelsea’s £60m valuation is likely to determine whether Tottenham or any of the other interested clubs move beyond initial monitoring and make a formal approach for the striker.