West Ham United's Maresca confirms Jackon's absence from the upcoming match due to potential transfer speculations linking him to Aston Villa.
Chelsea Transfer Saga: Jackson, Nkunku, and Potential New Arrivals
In the whirlwind of the 2025-26 Premier League season, Chelsea find themselves embroiled in a series of transfer rumours and suspensions.
The first game of the campaign saw Nicolas Jackson suspended due to a red card against Crystal Palace. Jackson, who joined Chelsea from Villarreal in 2023 for a reported £32m (€36.9m), is currently training apart from the rest of the squad. His future at Stamford Bridge is uncertain, with transfer speculation surrounding him this summer. Aston Villa and Newcastle United have reportedly shown interest, and a potential exit is being discussed.
Enzo Maresca, Chelsea's manager, has not confirmed whether Jackson is close to a move away from the club. However, he did mention that "anything can happen in the remaining two weeks of the transfer window." The transfer window is still open until September 1, and Maresca hinted that something could happen before it closes.
Another player who appears destined for the exit door is Christopher Nkunku. Nkunku has recently held talks with Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich over a loan deal. Bayern Munich is currently interested in a transfer for Nkunku and has reached an agreement with Chelsea for an initial loan deal, including a €15m loan fee and an option to buy.
Chelsea may explore deals with Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho and RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons if Jackson and Nkunku leave. The interest in Jackson arises due to Chelsea's recent big-money deals for Joao Pedro and Liam Delap, leaving them with a surplus of attacking talent.
Meanwhile, Alexander Isak's future at Newcastle United is uncertain, which may impact their interest in Jackson. Isak's potential departure could free up funds for a move to Chelsea, should they be able to agree on terms.
Since his arrival at Chelsea, Nicolas Jackson has registered more goal involvements than any other player, except for Cole Palmer. His impressive form has not gone unnoticed, and his potential departure could be a significant blow for the London-based club.
In the midst of these transfer rumours, Chelsea will face West Ham United without Nicolas Jackson in their squad. Enzo Maresca confirmed that Jackson is available but will not be included in the traveling party for the Premier League clash.
As the transfer window winds down, Chelsea fans will be keeping a close eye on developments regarding Jackson, Nkunku, and potential new arrivals. The next few weeks promise to be exciting as the club looks to shape its squad for the rest of the season.
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