British media: Chelsea valued Jackson for 100 million pounds but may not sell him, and players may still stay in the team

According to London Football News, Chelsea is not in a hurry to sell Jackson, and he still has the possibility of staying in the team.

After Jackson signed a new contract with Chelsea at the beginning of last season, it lasted until 2033, which is of great significance to the striker. Jackson thanked many people, and it is particularly worth mentioning that when Spanish coach Emery coached Villarreal, he gave Jackson a chance to make his debut in 2021.

In an interview with Chelsea official website in September 2024, Jackson said: "I have always been an offensive player. When I was young, I played No. 10 or pseudo-nine because I like running and retracement. When I came to Europe, Emery changed my position, making me a fixed No. 9 position, moving more in the penalty area, waiting for the ball, and trying to run and find opportunities. Emery changed all this, and I am very grateful."

The tacit understanding between Emery and Jackson is mutual, so it is not surprising that Villa was rumored to be interested in Jackson. However, Villa is said to be actively seeking to sell some players before introducing new players.

Although Manchester United and AC Milan are interested in Jackson, they may not be able to sign him due to high transfer fees. It is understood that Chelsea valued Jackson at £100 million and does not intend to sell him at this time. But any player has its price, just as Maduaike moved to Arsenal for £52 million.

Jackson has been the main center since joining Chelsea, but his position is now at stake. With Drapp coming, Jackson faces real center competition for the first time – the first time since his transfer in 2023. Chelsea also signed Brighton's Joao Pedro.

Both are currently performing very well at Chelsea, and Jackson has been sent off twice in his last five games, making the 24-year-old striker seem to have lost his main position.

At the beginning of the new season, Chelsea plans to have two regular centers and a player capable of multiple offensive positions. Drapp, Jackson and Joao Pedro are the ones who meet this need. Drapp is only 22 years old and has relatively insufficient experience, which means that the team will undergo a lot of rotations in the fourth line next season.

Maresca's first season coaching the Blues proved his tactical acumen, and he was able to flexibly use offensive players as needed to play to their best or to bring the best interests to the team. Therefore, how Maresca is deploying his offensive arsenal next season will be very worthy of attention. In any case, it is generally believed that Jackson will still be a member of the team when the Blues' new season starts on August 17.