The new Premier League fixture for the upcoming 24/25 season looks difficult for Chelsea on the opening weekend. With the appointment of a new manager at Stamford Bridge and a very average previous season, Chelsea saw themselves finish 6th. Blues are constantly making headlines, be it with transfers, appointments, or the departure of a key member of management. Amidst all this pernaphelia, Nicolas Jackson, a key striker for the team, has expressed his desire to leave Chelsea. Along with this, the Blues have also inquired about signing a new 17-year-old Brazilian winger. Maresca has been quite busy in the transfer market, signing defenders for free and also running errands for high-profile wingers. Along with this, he is looking for key backups in young prodigies as a long-term investment. Estevao Willian is one prominent name that has popped up recently. A lot of Brazilian talent might be seen in PL soon.
Nicolas Jackson considering his way out of Stamford Bridge
Chelsea met the Cityzen first on August 3rd in a friendly match. That can be a warm-up match for a mammoth one that is scheduled for August 18th, in the first week of the Premier League. The Blues are making a tour of the USA, and Jackson is supposedly to be performing in them. The Senegalese striker has been entrusted with goalscoring responsibilities ahead of Romelu Lukaku, and he is very well delivering the same. Nicolas Jackkson in his days has been a key member of the team. A quick and veratile young player, Jackson has not left anyone feeling the absence of Tammy Abraham. In his debut season, the striker has scored 14 Premier League goals in 35 appearances, and he also boasts La Liga experience.
Considering Jackson showcases his brilliance in the preseason, a lot of clubs have lined up for him. Some serious interests are coming from Spain, and the striker can return to his habitual environment. As a matter of fact, Jackson has expressed his desire to leave due to the departure of Mouricio Pochettino. Nicolas Jackson admired the former Chelsea manager deeply and was comfortable under him, who gave him the big break. While Chelsea is constantly looking for a new striker, Atetico Madrid is keen on signing the young starlet back to La Liga.
Chelsea has also shown interest in another 17-year-old winger from Brazil, Estevao Willian. This can be a long-term investment by Italian manager Enzo Maresca. Willian has already made 11 appearances for Palmeiras, scoring one goal in the league. The South American has been given the nickname “The Little Messi” by a few Brazilian news outlets. There is speculation that the teenager is coming to the Stamford Bridge for a staggering 51 million pounds.
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