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It was reported on Tuesday that Viktor Gyokeres, Victor Osimhen and Joao Pedro have also caught the club's eye.

It was also highlighted that Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson is a player admired by Reds sporting director Richard Hughes during his time at AFC Bournemouth.

This doesn't necessarily mean Liverpool would pursue the Senegal international.



However, with the Blues having already secured the signatures of Pedro and Liam Delap this summer, Jackson's future at Stamford Bridge remains unclear.

Hughes' admiration for Jackson extended beyond mere appreciation.

While at Bournemouth, the ex-Scotland international had actually sealed a deal to sign the striker.

Jackson was on Villarreal's roster when the Cherries struck a $27M (£20.3m) agreement to bring the forward on board in January 2023.

It appeared that Jackson was destined for Southampton, but Hughes acted swiftly to capture his signature.

The deal progressed to the point where Jackson was spotted boarding a private jet, heading to the UK to wrap up the transfer.

However, the move to Bournemouth fell through after Jackson failed his medical due to a hamstring injury.

Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea

"He didn't pass his medical but actually he played much sooner than we thought he would."

Now at 24, Jackson has notched up 30 goals in 81 appearances for Chelsea, contributing to their triumphs in the FIFA Club World Cup and UEFA Europa Conference League.

Yet, he's faced criticism after being sent off in matches against Newcastle United and Flamengo, and his finishing abilities have been scrutinized during his stint at Stamford Bridge.


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