Nicolas Jackson is being negotiated by Chelsea for £30 million as a replacement for Victor Osimhen.
Exclusive: The 21-year-old has gained Mauricio Pochettino's attention as a potential replacement for Victor Osimhen.
Chelsea has intensified its quest for a new striker and has initiated discussions on a transfer for Nicolas Jackson of Villarreal.
The Blues have identified Senegal international Jackson, 21, as a summer target in their quest to strengthen their frontline in preparation for the arrival of new head coach Mauricio Pochettino.
Jackson had a scorching season for Villarreal, scoring nine goals in eight La Liga games to draw interest from clubs all around Europe.
Last week, Chelsea met with his representatives to talk about a prospective transfer.