Chelsea Make Final Decision on Nicolas Jackson as 2025/26 Season Plans Take Shape

Chelsea have no intention of selling Nicolas Jackson this summer, despite recent speculation linking the striker with a potential exit from Stamford Bridge.

Since arriving from Villarreal in 2023 for approximately £30 million, Jackson has shown consistent improvement, particularly in his overall contribution to the team’s attacking play.

Sources close to football.london confirm that the club is satisfied with the 24-year-old’s development and intends to include him in their plans for the 2025/26 campaign under new head coach Enzo Maresca.

While interest in Jackson remains strong—both from Premier League rivals and clubs abroad—Chelsea are not entertaining offers at this stage. Napoli, in particular, are said to be monitoring the situation, but any move appears unlikely unless the club’s stance changes drastically.

Jackson signed a two-year contract extension last summer, a sign of Chelsea’s faith in his long-term potential. The extension was seen as a reward for his positive adaptation to English football and encouraging performances in his debut season.

With the Blues continuing to shape their squad for the upcoming season, Jackson is expected to play a key role in Maresca’s attacking setup.

Despite ongoing links to additional forward signings, the club values Jackson’s versatility and progress, and sees him as a core member of their evolving project.

For now, Chelsea are firmly committed to keeping Jackson as part of their rebuild, with no plans to part ways with the Senegal international