02 May 2026 08:01:27
Newcastle Plot £60m Shock Swoop for Chelsea Hitman Jackson.
The in-form striker Nicolas Jackson is attracting huge interest from Premier League clubs after returning 11 goals from limited minutes this season following his £17 million loan deal to Bayern Munich. The £60 million fee coupled with the £17 million loan (£77 million) would be a remarkable return on a player who cost around £29 million.
Other news includes Pedro Neto's agent insisting his client will quit the club this summer with Chelsea open to a deal for around £70 million.
Garnacho will also be allowed to leave but only on a permanent deal with several clubs interested both here and abroad. Chelsea will want circa £45 million for the player who is one of the lowest paid players at the club hence attracting interest.
Source: various.
02 May 2026 08:29:55
While the rumour mill sources are never that accurate, I personally would be happy with all three being sold, if the money is spent well. Gordon would be an upgrade on Garnacho, although that's not a glowing reflection on Gordon's ability and I wouldn't spend over 50m to get him. Emegha already replaces Jackson.
Neto is a little trickier to replace, as he can play on both wings. Quenda will add an extra dimension. Gittens returns from injury, but I feel we may need a little more PL experience. Ndiaye at Everton has looked decent when I've watched them, as has Somerville at West Ham. They would both make good squad players.
02 May 2026 09:22:07
Melbourne, I guess it depends on who the new coach will be. Iraola plays a high press, high intensity style of football, so Gordon, Neto, and Jackson would fit well. Alonso plays a back 3 and wingbacks, so neither Neto, Garnacho, nor Gordon would be needed.
02 May 2026 10:20:22
Also, Irapla really likes Jackson, but, as Greenaway rightly says, it all depends on whoever the new coach will be.
I dont know about you guys, but im getting dizzy with all the rumours on a new coach, so will just wait until whoever it is comes in.
02 May 2026 10:49:53
I feel like whoever the coach is, if we can get 50m for Jackson with the 20 odd million Bayern paid for the loan, I'd rather be rid of him. I don't know why people think he would be better on the wing when he's never had a final ball. He caused all sorts of issues when with us, terrible discipline, terrible teammate, and, although the club fluffed him around with the Bayern loan, he refused to return to the club he had a contract with.
If we're trying to stamp out player egos, he will never be a good fit.
Neto has had a good season, and I like him, but he unfollowed the club on social media when Enzo left (childish af), and I think one of the best things Roman instilled in the club is that if a player is unhappy, he is sold.
03 May 2026 12:51:21
I wouldn't mind if all 3 go, but we should steer well clear of Gordon. Newcastle aren't selling him for anything less than £70m, and he's not that good imo. Yildiz would be a far better option for a similar amount.