Tottenham Hotspur are continuing to strengthen their attack under Roberto De Zerbi, despite reportedly closing in on Manchester City forwards Omar Marmoush and Savinho.
According to the report, Spurs have now identified Nicolas Jackson as another potential attacking target. The Chelsea striker is reportedly not part of Xabi Alonso’s plans at Stamford Bridge, while Aston Villa are also keeping an eye on his situation because of uncertainty surrounding Ollie Watkins.
Chelsea are believed to value Jackson at around £65 million. However, Tottenham could potentially negotiate a lower fee because Jackson appears to be outside Chelsea’s first-team plans and the transfer window is approaching its deadline.
Jackson’s recent form
The 24-year-old spent last season on loan at Bayern Munich, where he was involved in 15 goals across all competitions. He also reportedly impressed during Chelsea’s pre-season campaign, which has helped maintain interest in him despite his uncertain future at Stamford Bridge.
The key issue: Tottenham’s squad
A move for Jackson could depend heavily on Tottenham’s outgoing transfers.
With Marmoush and Savinho expected to arrive, Spurs could have a crowded attacking department. The club may therefore need to sell or loan out some players before making a serious attempt to sign another forward.
Richarlison has been linked with a possible departure, although the report says Tottenham have yet to find a suitable destination for the Brazilian. His situation could therefore become important if Spurs decide to pursue Jackson late in the window.
Why Jackson could interest De Zerbi
Jackson would give De Zerbi another versatile attacking option. The striker is described as strong, mobile and capable of playing in different attacking roles.
He can:
* Lead the line as a centre-forward
* Make runs into the box
* Provide an aerial threat
* Press defenders
* Drop deeper to link play
* Use his physicality to hold up the ball
* Play from the left when required
Those qualities could make him useful in De Zerbi’s system, particularly because of his ability to combine with other attacking players rather than simply operate as a traditional No. 9.
🔥 What it means for Spurs
The report does not say Tottenham have agreed a deal for Jackson. Instead, it presents him as a potential target and suggests that any serious move could depend on Tottenham completing their expected attacking arrivals and moving players out.
With the transfer window nearing its deadline, Jackson’s future could become one of the late-window stories to watch.
In short: Tottenham are reportedly considering an ambitious move for Nicolas Jackson, valued by Chelsea at around £65m, but a deal would likely depend on Spurs creating space in their squad and potentially selling Richarlison or another attacker.
