Sky journalist reveals the next EPL star Man United will look to sign after Mbeumo | OneFootball

Manchester United are reportedly considering a move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson now that they have seemingly reached the finish line for Bryan Mbeumo.

After more than a month of ongoing talks, the Red Devils have finally found an agreement with Brentford for the 25-year-old Cameroonian winger, and the cost of the operation could reach £71 million.

Mbeumo would be the second major signing of the summer for Man Utd who have already acquired the services of Matheus Cunha.

As confirmed by Fabrizio Romano on Friday afternoon, INEOS will now turn their attention towards a new striker who can complete the attacking trident, one who can prove to be an upgrade on Rasmus Hojlund.

Man Utd set sights on Nicolas Jackson

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While the Italian journalist didn’t mention any potential candidates in his latest update, he had already named Jackson as a profile liked by Man Utd earlier this week.

MUFC’s interest in the Chelsea star has now been further confirmed, as Sky Sport DE journalist Florian Plettenberg has identified him as one of the profiles on the club’s shortlist.

The German transfer market expert insists that United are also monitoring other profiles, and they have yet to make progress in their attempts to land Jackson. However, he believes that this is a track worth keeping an eye on in the coming days and weeks.

Jackson one of names on United’s shortlist

Plettenberg adds that Jackson’s Stamford Bridge departure is a possibility this summer, despite being tied to the Blues with a contract running until the summer of 2033.

The former Villarreal star signed for Chelsea in the summer of 2023 on a deal worth circa £33 million. He has thus far made 81 appearances for the West Londoners, scoring 30 goals and providing 12 assists in the process.

However, the versatile striker has been criticised for his knack of wasting sitters, and he could lose his starting berth following the arrival of Liam Delap, who snubbed Man Utd in favour of joining Enzo Marseca’s side.