Why AC Milan links will go nowhere for Chelsea man who can still be a key player | OneFootball

After two years with just one senior option up front, Chelsea are in a much better position now after some important business.

They’ve added two more strikers to their collection, giving depth and options to the attacking line. There is one downside to having 3 players for one place though – there will now inevitably be constant transfer rumours about the third man wanting to leave.

Nicolas Jackson the odd man out at Chelsea right now

Nicolas Jackson in action against Manchester City. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Right now that third man is Nicolas Jackson. The striker has had some great moments at Chelsea, but is the only player in his position who hasn’t just arrived this summer, so it’s inevitable that he will be the focus of the rumours for at least 6 months.

The latest team to be linked is AC MIlan. We can well see them being interested, and we can see Jackson going there to be a star player, despite his recent denials that he had would consider leaving.

The problem, as ever with Serie A clubs, is that they just don’t have the money to make it worth our while. We would be more likely to get the money we want from the likes of Manchester United or Aston Villa even than the legendary Italian club.

Jackson likely to stick it out for a year at least

For at least 6 months, and probably until next summer, we think Jackson stays. Chelsea can use all 3 attacking options in the 4 competitions they’re playing in, especially with Jackson and Joao Pedro able to play out wide.

Next summer, the odd one out may go. But for now, we just can’t see it. It’s going to be a long, gruelling season and we need all the firepower we can get up top.