Barcelona have emerged as frontrunners in the Nicolas Jackson chase, as they plot a loan deal with a buy option, but the player wants Premier League stay.

According to Caught Offside, Barcelona are the surprise front runners for Nicolas Jackson as he might leave Chelsea this summer. Manchester United are also interested in the Senegalese attacker, who wants to continue playing in the Premier League.

Chelsea have managed to sign a raft of attackers this summer, which does make the futures of a few of their stars untenable. For instance, the arrivals of Jamie Gittens, Liam Delap and Joao Pedro allowed Noni Madueke to leave, with Nicolas Jackson the next in line for a departure.

Earlier reports stated Chelsea wanted over €100 million for the attacker, although the current story states they have slapped a €50 million price tag. That figure would be attractive for many teams currently interested, with Manchester United willing to sign him for the right fee.

While they are interested, the talk of a potential move has cooled down in recent times, as Manchester United are now active in the Benjamin Sesko race. As for Jackson, there are other teams keen, such as Newcastle United, who view him as a backup to Alexander Isak, while Aston Villa are also keen. Chelsea are cautious about selling the 24-year-old to one of their domestic rivals, but they might still consider offers.

Now, Barcelona have emerged as a surprise front runner for the signing of Jackson, as they plot a loan deal with a buy option for the 24-year-old Chelsea star. The Catalans are eager to bring in a viable backup to Robert Lewandowski and view Jackson’s experience in La Liga as a vital reason for their interest.

Nicolas Jackson wants Premier League stay

Jackson had wanted to stay in the Premier League, and that feeling has been reiterated in the report. Barcelona are certainly an attractive idea for the attacker to regain confidence and probably be a part of a winning side ahead of the new season.

However, the 24-year-old Chelsea star wants to establish a career in the Premier League, and he could still have plenty of interest here even if the window drags into the latter stages. Any move to one of the English sides will depend on Chelsea’s actual asking price and whether teams are willing to match it.