Manchester United to drop Nicolas Jackson pursuit

The Red Devils reportedly consider Chelsea’s financial demands too high for a summer transfer.

Nicolas Jackson

Manchester United will not be pursuing the Nicolas Jackson option this summer. Chelsea have set the price tag for their Senegalese striker between £80 and £100 million, a figure that has cooled the interest of all suitors, especially the Red Devils.

The 24-year-old Senegal international has been on the radar of several European and Saudi clubs in recent weeks. Manchester United had identified Nicolas Jackson as a potential reinforcement for their attacking line. The Old Trafford side made enquiries about the player’s situation with his agent, Ali Barat. However, Chelsea’s current financial demands have become a major obstacle.

Nicolas Jackson set to stay at Chelsea

According to Sky Sports, the Blues are demanding between £80 and £100 million for Nicolas Jackson. Chelsea’s management are using Hugo Ekitike’s £79 million transfer to Liverpool as a price benchmark. Indeed, the Blues justify their valuation based on their striker’s statistics: Jackson has recorded 34 direct goal contributions over the last two Premier League seasons, compared to Ekitike’s 29 in his recent Bundesliga campaign with Frankfurt. This statistical comparison underlines Chelsea’s firm stance in negotiations. The Senegalese forward now looks set to remain at Stamford Bridge for next season.

Chelsea have set Nicolas Jackson's price amid Premier League interest 💵

If he was to leave, the £79m Liverpool are paying for Hugo Ekitike would be used as a benchmark for any potential deal 💰 pic.twitter.com/o9LkIOuRK9

— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) July 21, 2025