Exclusive: Nicolas Jackson Faces Chelsea Exit as Juventus Prepare Summer Bid

SportsBoom has been told that Juventus are monitoring Nicolas Jackson’s situation at Chelsea as they look to bolster their attack ahead of the new Serie A campaign.

With the Italian giant’s head coach Igor Tudor hoping to remodel his squad after being appointed earlier this year, Jackson has been earmarked as their man in attack as the Croat looks to bolster his strike force.

With the arrival of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro posing a threat to Jackson’s prospects of regular first team football next term, Tudor is considering offering him an escape route out of Stamford Bridge should the newly crowned World Club champions decide to establish a new attacking partnership next term.

Given Jackson’s recent disciplinary problems - his latest red card came during the FIFA tournament in the United States - Enzo Maresca, Tudor’s opposite number in west London, could be tempted to sell if the price is right.

Following another busy summer in the transfer market, which has also seen Jamie Gittens added to the Chelsea ranks, there is also an acknowledgement that money must be recouped in order to comply with UEFA’s financial regulations having qualified for the Champions League next term.

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Noni Madueke’s move to Arsenal has eased some of the pressure on Maresca’s employers, with goalkeeper Kepa also making the switch across the capital. 

But Chelsea’s willingness to part company with Madueke, a key player under the former Leicester City chief, confirms they will be ruthless when it comes to trimming their playing staff. 

Christopher Nkunku is also known to be attracting interest from across Europe, which could convince Maresca to continue working with Jackson.

But, if opportunities prove in short supply after both Delap and Pedro impressed Stateside, the Senegal international will begin to consider his options. 

Given Juventus’ stature, despite an underwhelming spell under Tudor’s predecessor Thiago Motta, they would prove an appealing option for the centre-forward and his representatives.

Signed for £32m from Villarreal in 2023, Jackson has netted 30 times in 81 appearances for Chelsea.