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Ciaran Morrison

Mon 18 August 2025 16:20, UK

Nicolas Jackson has another suitor interested in his services as the race for the striker heats up.

Chelsea are willing to let Jackson leave the club this summer, after manager Enzo Maresca brought in Joao Pedro from Brighton and Liam Delap from Ipswich.

Jackson was suspended for Chelsea’s first Premier League match of the season against Crystal Palace which ended in a 0-0 draw.

Focus for Maresca is now on player sales after spending big on new additions to the squad, with Jackson looking set to leave.

Napoli are interested in Jackson.

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Jackson has been subject of interest to Aston Villa and Newcastle, but The Telegraph report, [18 August], that due to an injury to Romelu Lukaku, Napoli have joined the race for the 24-year-old.

They state reports are due to talk place although finances may be a stumbling block to be able to complete a deal.

Lukaku has a thigh injury which could keep the Belgian out for months ahead of the Serie A season starting and Napoli looking to defend their title.

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The 32-year-old netted 14 times in the league on the way to Napoli winning the title ahead of Inter by one point.

Maresca is looking to sell players.

Interest from Aston Villa and Newcastle looks to have cooled, so Napoli may face little competition for Jackson should they be able to afford him.
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