Tottenham weigh £65m move for Chelsea striker Jackson

Tottenham Hotspur is considering a move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, with the London club reportedly valuing the 25-year-old at approximately 65 million pounds. The potential transfer, which remains in an exploratory phase, highlights Chelsea's strategy to offload players and Tottenham's continued push to strengthen its attack ahead of the new season.

No formal bid has been submitted by Tottenham, and direct talks between the clubs have not yet begun. Chelsea, now managed by Xabi Alonso, is understood to be open to selling Jackson during the current transfer window. Aston Villa has also registered interest, with manager Unai Emery having previously worked with Jackson at Villarreal.

Jackson joined Chelsea from Villarreal in June 2023 for a fee around 30 million pounds and later signed a contract extension through 2033. He spent the 2025-26 season on loan at Bayern Munich in a deal that included a conditional obligation to buy for 56.2 million pounds. That move collapsed, reportedly due to unmet conditions related to injuries and appearances, returning Jackson to Chelsea's squad. He recently rejoined his teammates on their preseason tour after representing Senegal in the...