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Chelsea Agree To €35m Deal For Villarreal Forward Nicolas Jackson

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3 years ago

June 24, 2023

Chelsea have agreed to a €35 million deal for the signing of 22-year-old Villarreal forward, Nicolas Jackson.

According to Fabrizio Romano, while there was a lot of interest in the Villareal forward, the Blues have managed to win the race to sign Jackson. The 22-year-old forward is all set to join the London club ahead of next season.

Jackson has come through the ranks at Villarreal. He was promoted to their first team ahead of the 2022-23 season. And, he has managed to make quite a name for himself on the back of impressive performances in his very first full season in the Spanish top flight.

The 22-year-old was involved in a total of 38 matches and was on the pitch for over 2,100 minutes. Jackson managed to find the back of the net on 13 occasions and also contributed with five assists in his debut season in the top flight.

The Senegal international’s performances attracted a lot of attention and there were quite a few clubs interested in his services.

However, Chelsea have managed to come out on top. The Blues have managed to reach full agreement with both the player and the club.

They are ready to trigger his €35 million release clause but will be paying the full amount in instalments.

And, Villarreal have agreed to it as the Blues are ready to pay a bit more than the termination clause.

Jackson’s medical will take place over the weekend and he will be penning down a long-term deal with the Blues.

Chelsea were desperate to sign a new forward ahead of next season. The Blues had struggled to score goals throughout the 2022-23 season and were in desperate need of reinforcement in attack.

The Blues have managed to acquire a high-quality forward who is versatile in nature and will surely add goals to their ranks.

While their new manager Mauricio Pochettino might push for another forward given that Kai Havertz is all set to join Arsenal, Jackson will surely be a great addition to their squad.

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EPL: Chelsea Set To Sanction First Summer Transfer Under Alonso

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5 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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Chelsea are set to sanction their first summer transfer under their new manager, Xabi Alonso.

According to the BBC Sport, the Blues are ‘open’ to selling Filip Jorgensen this summer after the goalkeeper indicated his desire to leave Stamford Bridge.

Jorgensen joined the Premier League west London club two seasons ago from Villarreal.

The 24-year-old shot-stopper was expected to compete for the number one position with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, but he made just 11 Premier League appearances over the two seasons.

However, while the arrival of Alonso to Stamford Bridge could lead to a change in fortunes for Jorgensen, the report added that the Danish star has already expressed his desire to leave Chelsea this summer to get more regular playing game-time elsewhere.

Chelsea had blocked a potential exit for Jorgensen in the January transfer window, but the Premier League west London club are now open to a sale, with European and English clubs expected to explore a deal for the goalkeeper.

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EPL: ‘Go For Alvarez’ – Paul Merson Hands Arsenal Two Signings To Make

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has handed his old club two signings to make in the summer.

Merson wants Arsenal to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez and a new midfielder.

“I would get a centre forward this summer, I would go for Julian Alvarez,” Merson said on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast.

“I am a big fan. If they could get him, I would. I still think they probably need another midfield player as well.”

Arsenal is expected to bolster its squad in the summer after winning the Premier League title ahead of Manchester City this season.

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EPL: Wayne Rooney Picks Most Improved Player This Season

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has picked the Red Devils defender Luke Shaw as the most improved player in the Premier League following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Speaking on his BBC podcast, Rooney said, “I think, for me, Luke Shaw. I think Luke Shaw has been the most improved player this season.

“I know he is an experienced player now, but I think his level this season has been much better than it has been in recent seasons.

“People might look at Kobbie Mainoo but I don’t think he’s improved. It was just the fact he wasn’t playing under the former manager so it wasn’t good or bad.”

Shaw enjoyed one of his most consistent seasons at Man United and started all of Man United’s Premier League games.