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With Callum Wilson leaving the club and Alexander Isak’s potential exit looming, Newcastle United are under pressure to secure a proven goal scorer.
Time is running out, and they may need to move quickly.
Their efforts have already hit a snag, with a £40m bid for Brentford striker Yoane Wissa rejected, further complicating matters for the Tyneside club.
Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson has also been linked with moves to several clubs, including Newcastle United and Bayern Munich.
The Senegal international has faced criticism at Stamford Bridge for his goal return, netting just 10 times in the 2024-25 Premier League season, sparking calls for a more reliable No
9.
Jackson scored 17 goals in all competitions in his first season under Mauricio Pochettino in 2023-24, but opinions remain divided.
Having fallen out of Chelsea’s plans, Jackson has been told to seek a new club and was not in the squad for Friday’s clash with West Ham.
Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has confirmed that the Bundesliga champions are not in the race to sign him.
Eberl said: “Nicolas Jackson is no topic for us…”
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