Sun Jul 13 20:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Chelsea Slap £100 Million Price Tag on Nicolas Jackson Amid Milan Interest

**London, England -** Chelsea FC have reportedly placed a hefty £100 million ($135.1 million) price tag on striker Nicolas Jackson, effectively cooling AC Milan’s interest in the Senegalese international. This development comes as the Blues have bolstered their attacking options with the recent signings of Liam Delap and João Pedro for a combined £90 million ($121.6 million), leading to speculation about Jackson’s future at Stamford Bridge.

While AC Milan were reportedly “dreaming” of acquiring the 24-year-old forward, Chelsea’s valuation, revealed in a report by the Daily Mail, is expected to be a significant hurdle. Football insider Fabrizio Romano reports that Chelsea’s evaluation of Jackson stems from their own scouting of potential striker signings, including Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitiké, who has a similar asking price.

Chelsea, who acquired Jackson from Villarreal in 2023 for £32 million ($43.2 million), are said to be in no rush to sell. Despite Jackson’s respectable return of 30 goals and 12 assists in 81 appearances, the increased competition for a starting spot has fueled speculation.

While Milan are unlikely to meet Chelsea’s valuation, the London club is hopeful that other Premier League teams might be willing to make an offer. Although he started Chelsea’s opening game at the Club World Cup, Jackson has recently found himself behind new arrivals in the pecking order, compounded by a sending off against Flamengo. His future at Chelsea remains uncertain as the transfer window progresses.

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