Manchester United have been offered the chance to sign a striker from their direct rivals.
Striker search ongoing
After the signings of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, United aim to complete their attacking revolution with a number nine.
The Red Devils have missed out on top targets Liam Delap and Viktor Gyokeres and are now currently assessing other options.
Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins and Red Bull Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko are seen as potential options on the list.
Another player who is allegedly on the club’s radar is Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson.
Jackson keen on a move
It has already been reported that the Senegal international has rejected SSC Napoli and AC Milan this summer as he prefers to stay in the Premier League.
Nonetheless, United do face massive complications for a deal as it has been reported that Chelsea have placed the eye-watering valuation of £80m and £100m on the player, a price United cannot and will not pay this summer.
Way around price
Despite the huge valuation, Fabrizio Romano reports that there could be the opportunity for Ruben Amorim’s side to strike a deal for the striker.
It is reported that, “sources reveal that in recent days, Manchester United have been approached with the opportunity to proceed and start talks for Nicolas Jackson.”
The Italian journalist adds that, “according to sources close to the negotiations, Chelsea still maintain an interest in Alejandro Garnacho as an option in case Manchester United want to open a proper negotiation for Nicolas Jackson.”
Consequently, “United are aware of Chelsea’s potential interest in Garnacho and they are open to discussing conditions of a swap deal involving Nicolas Jackson.”
At this moment in time, the Red Devils are still weighing up their options and have not started the process of any sort of official bid.
It has also been highlighted that Jackson would be open to a move to United, even without Champions League football, which could certainly speed up any potential deal.
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