Newcastle United are monitoring the situation of Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, according to a report from Christian Falk. The Senegal international is currently on loan at Bayern Munich, but the Bundesliga champions are not expected to activate their €65 million purchase option after Jackson struggled for consistent playing time behind Harry Kane. He is due to return to Stamford Bridge this summer, where his future is now a subject of significant speculation.
The 24-year-old’s standing at Chelsea has been unclear for some time. It was previously anticipated the club would seek a permanent sale, but the recent dismissal of head coach Liam Rosenior may have opened a potential pathway back into the squad. Despite this, a summer departure is still considered likely, with Chelsea expected to listen to offers for a player they signed from Villarreal in 2023.
Newcastle’s interest stems from their own ongoing search for reliable firepower. The Magpies endured a difficult 2025 summer transfer window and are reportedly dissatisfied with their current striker options, which include Yoane Wissa, who could be moved on after just one season. Jackson’s Premier League experience, having scored 12 goals across all competitions for Chelsea in the 2024-25 season before his loan, makes him a plausible target for Eddie Howe’s side.
Jackson’s potential availability also comes amid wider striker market movements. Chelsea themselves, along with Manchester United and Newcastle, have been linked with a move for Roma’s Donyell Malen, according to Corriere dello Sport. The Dutch forward has impressed on loan from Aston Villa, with Roma holding a €25 million purchase option, but the Italian club could seek a quick profit amid interest from several clubs reportedly "moving in the shadows."
Meanwhile, Liverpool have entered the race for Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke, according to Voetbal International. The Dutch centre-back is keen to advance his career this summer and has reportedly informed Brighton of his desire to move. Liverpool boss Arne Slot is said to view Van Hecke as an interesting addition, with Chelsea also previously linked.
In other rumours, Manchester United are said to be attracted to the prospect of signing AC Milan’s Christian Pulisic, whose contract expires in 2027, as a potential replacement for Joshua Zirkzee. The broader striker market remains active, with Arsenal and Chelsea reportedly monitoring Brentford’s Igor Thiago, and Aston Villa setting a high asking price for Morgan Rogers in the wake of Florian Wirtz’s big-money move. For Newcastle, resolving their attacking issues is a clear priority, and Jackson represents one of several options under consideration as the summer window approaches.
