Nicolas Jackson will regret what he said about Chelsea nearly a year ago as Newcastle weigh up move

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson faces disappointment and potential displacement after the club signed two new forwards, Liam Delap and Joao Pedro. Pedro, following his success at the Club World Cup, is expected to start the Premier League opener against Crystal Palace.

Jackson is currently suspended due to a red card received last season and will miss the Palace game. Even if available, his position in the pecking order has significantly dropped; based on manager Enzo Maresca's Club World Cup selections, he would likely be the third-choice striker behind Pedro and Delap, a situation the 24-year-old reportedly didn't anticipate.

This demotion comes despite Chelsea showing recent faith in Jackson. Criticized for his finishing since joining from Villarreal in 2023, the club handed him a contract extension just one year into his stay. Jackson publicly expressed his happiness and belief in the club's confidence after signing the new deal.

However, Chelsea's subsequent signings of Delap and Pedro signal a clear shift. Jackson could now leave Stamford Bridge, with Manchester United reportedly monitoring his situation. Newcastle United also holds concrete interest, viewing Jackson as a potential replacement should striker Alexander Isak depart the club.

While Newcastle fans appear unenthusiastic about the potential signing, and Jackson himself might not have considered a move to Tyneside recently, the current circumstances at both Chelsea and Newcastle make a transfer a plausible outcome.