Sources: Newcastle assessing Chelsea's 'high' price tag for player they want to sign
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(Credit: Imago, Manh Tung, Breaking Media) Wed 29 April 2026 12:00, UK Newcastle United are contemplating whether they are willing to meet Chelsea’s “high” asking price for striker Nicolas Jackson this summer, sources have told Football Insider. Newcastle are eyeing a rebuild to their squad ahead of next season, and Jackson has already been identified as a strong candidate to strengthen their attack. 🔄 Newcastle Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on deals in progress, signings, departures, and contract news from the Newcastle United boardroom.
VISIT THE NEWCASTLE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Newcastle want Nicolas Jackson to fix striker issuesNewcastle have had issues with their strikers this season, as the big-money buys of Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa haven’t worked out as planned so far. He was regularly criticised for the quality of his finishing at Stamford Bridge, but he has continued to be a player who is on the radar of some of Europe’s leading clubs. 🚨 Nicolas Jackson will return to Chelsea in June as FC Bayern are NOT triggering €65m buy option clause.Bayern director Eberl confirms the decision to ZDF — as reported since January. ❌Chelsea and Jackson’s camp will assess his future with possible new move in the summer. pic.twitter.com/QjEq4J0ptP— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 26, 2026 View Tweet Newcastle are clear that they want to try and sign him this summer, but Chelsea’s expectations in terms of their valuation may make a deal difficult to strike. ‘Jury still out’ on Jackson as Magpies move could be onFormer Everton chief executive Keith Wyness told Football Insider at the end of March that the “jury is still out” on Jackson around the Premier League, after his inconsistent seasons with Chelsea.
The Scottish businessman questioned whether he would be the right solution for Newcastle, and added that he “hasn’t really delivered” as the main striker for one of the league’s top clubs. Wyness expects that a move for Jackson may not provide the improvement that Newcastle are necessarily expecting, and he instead urged Howe to try and stick with Wissa and show faith in him next season.