Barcelona continues to move in the 2025 summer transfer market to strengthen its offensive plan, amid indications of the possibility of the departure of Polish striker Robert Lewandowski, in light of the interest of the Saudi League clubs in obtaining his services.
Will Lewandowski leave Barcelona this summer?
Speculation began to be increasing about the future of Lewandowski with Barcelona, after several Saudi clubs expressed their desire to sign him this summer. Despite the extension of his contract with the Catalan club until the summer of 2026, the absence of any actual negotiations to renew it so far has opened the door to the possibility of his departure.
Barcelona opens the door for negotiation to include Chelsea striker
According to press reports, Barcelona showed serious interest in contracting Senegalese striker Nicholas Jackson, player of Chelsea, to support the offensive line before the start of the new season. Jackson is an ideal option from the Barcelona administration’s point of view to support the position of the striker’s explicit, in anticipation of a possible leaving for Lvandowski or to reduce pressure from him during the season.
According to the “Caufffside” network, Barcelona’s sports director, Deco, is preparing to communicate with the Chelsea administration to discuss the possibility of obtaining the services of the player on loan for a season, with the option to buy at the end of the season.
Chelsea sets a high price and a United is watching the player
The same network indicated that Chelsea has set 50 million euros to sell Nicholas Jackson, a number that several clubs consider high compared to the player’s performance last season with the Blues. Juventus and Naples face difficulty in paying this amount, despite their interest in the player, while Manchester United is watching the player’s position in preparation for the official move.
In England, Aston Villa coach Unai Emery expressed his desire to restore Jackson, who had previously played under his leadership in Villarreal, which makes the competition to include the player burning this summer.
Nicholas Jackson’s performance with Chelsea in the 2024-2025 season
Last season, Nicolas Jackson last season witnessed a relative brilliance with Chelsea, where he played 30 games in the Premier League, and managed to score 10 other goals and make 5 other. Numbers may not be exceptional, but they reflect multiple offensive capabilities that make it an important choice for clubs looking for a varied and effective offensive support.