Nicolas Jackson open to fighting for Chelsea spot under Xabi Alonso despite transfer interest from Aston Villa and Spain

NICOLAS JACKSON is open to staying at Chelsea and fighting for his spot under manager Xabi Alonso. The striker is aware there is strong interest from Aston Villa and an unnamed club in Spain but wants to stay on. Nicolas Jackson would ideally stay at Chelsea and fight for his spot this summer Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Unlike last summer the Senegal striker would jump at the opportunity to stay and fight fot his spot Credit: Getty Jackson, 25, has returned to Chelsea and SunSport has been told he enjoyed working under manager Alonso during the Asian tour and will take the opportunity if offered a role in the team for next season. Unlike last summer, when the arrivals of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro meant plummeted down the striking pecking order and was virtually left fighting for a spot on the bench, Jackson is confident that he can play a role and help Chelsea qualify for Europe. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! The player’s camp is aware that the decision might not be theirs to make, with the transfer window expected to explode into life in the next few days. But, just like last summer, they have options. Unai Emery has never hidden his admiration for the Senegalese forward, whom he first gave a proper chance in Europe and a good relationship has been maintained with the player. And Jackson is still able to get feedback on his game from the Villa boss every now and then. SunSport understands that an unnamed top Spanish club has made an enquiry about the player’s situation at Chelsea and could swoop in during the final days of the window if they need extra ammunition. Last season, Jackson essentially forced a move to Bayern to play under Vincent Kompany. Most read in Sport SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET UP TO £100 BONUS Jackson has impressed many since being back for pre-season Credit: Getty He left a positive impression on both the playing squad and the technical team with the Germans but they could not sign him permanently. The Senegalese star wants to show that he is not just a near man and can fulfil his potential by becoming a consistent goalscorer. As things stand, he is leaning more towards fighting for his spot at Chelsea. But that will also depend on whether Chelsea want him to stay and what role he would be afforded. Play Dream Team this season! £100,000 in prize money up for grabs in 2026/27 Free to enter Play in Mini Leagues against your mates £60,000 jackpot for the overall winner £1,000 prize for winning Gameweek 1 PLAY DREAM TEAM NOW! Comment now