Tottenham Hotspur are monitoring Chelsea centre-forward Nicolas Jackson ahead of a potential summer transfer, according to journalist Fabrice Hawkins.
Jackson has had an eventful spell at Stamford Bridge since his arrival from Villarreal in the summer of 2023, dividing opinion among supporters throughout his time at the club.
Despite criticism for costly misses, his link-up play and ability to beat defenders made him a consistent starter during his early seasons with Chelsea.
He finished his first full campaign at Chelsea with 14 Premier League goals and 17 across all competitions, demonstrating his value when firing on all cylinders.
The following season brought ten league goals and three in the Conference League, including one in the final, adding another chapter to his complicated but productive Chelsea story.
The arrivals of Joao Pedro from Brighton and Hove Albion and Liam Delap from Ipswich Town pushed Jackson down to third choice in the striking pecking order at the club.
That demotion led to a loan move to Bayern Munich, where Jackson responded impressively by scoring 11 goals and proving he could compete at the highest level in Europe.
Despite returning for pre-season, Jackson was left out of Chelsea’s last pre-season fixture, a strong indicator that his time at Stamford Bridge is drawing to a close.
Chelsea hold him on a lengthy seven-year contract and have placed a £60m valuation on the 25-year-old Senegalese international, making any deal far from straightforward.
Hawkins reports that Atletico Madrid and Aston Villa are also tracking Jackson, meaning Tottenham face stiff competition if they wish to secure the striker’s signature this summer.
With 57 goal contributions across his last three seasons, Jackson brings far more than just a goal threat, offering creativity, ball-carrying ability, and intelligent link-up play to any attack.
Dominic Solanke’s injury record since joining Tottenham adds another dimension to their interest, with Jackson’s availability potentially providing Roberto De Zerbi with a reliable attacking alternative.
Whether Tottenham are prepared to meet Chelsea’s £60m asking price remains the defining question as the summer transfer window continues to develop.