Personal terms agreed: Chelsea close in on “dangerous” signing who Jackson will love
In an effort to support Mauricio Pochettino’s endeavor, Chelsea made significant summer signings of young, gifted players.
Nicolas Jackson was one of those to come, and considering that he is still only 23 years old, it is reasonable to say that his Premier League debut was quite promising.
The Senegal international appears to have gained Todd Boehly’s faith despite scoring 14 Premier League goals and dishing out five assists.
Even still, Chelsea is still looking to add a striker this summer, and Jackson would be a great fit for this, especially given who they appear to be signing.
Chelsea close in on centre forward
According to a report from Spanish outlet AS, Chelsea are on the verge of signing Marc Guiu, who could ‘officially announce his goodbye’ imminently.
The promising young talent from Barcelona has a release clause in his contract of £5m, which Chelsea will pay.
Maresca is reportedly a huge fan of the Spaniard, and Chelsea have the advantage that the striker wants to play in the Premier League.
It’s said that the sporting project at Chelsea is a selling point, while the contract offer would be much higher than that of Barca’s with personal terms now accepted.
Just this morning, Fabrizio Romano has also added to the story, stating that the deal is ‘moving into the final stages.’
Why Marc Guiu is perfect for Nicolas Jackson
Guiu is a young talent who hasn’t exactly enjoyed the same breakthrough as his teammate Lamine Yamal, but he could certainly follow suit in the near future.
Having progressed through the ranks in the Barca academy, the centre forward has been tipped for greatness, particularly after his cameos for the first team.
The 18-year-old became a hero at the start of last season, scoring the winning goal against Athletic Club as a substitute, and less than two months later, he already had a Champions League goal under his belt after netting against Shakhtar Donetsk.
But for just a taste of what he will bring to the table in the future, let’s take a look at his standout performance for Spain against Canada during the U17 World Cup last year.
As you can see, Guiu is the definition of a traditional centre forward, standing at 6-foot-1 and possessing great athletic ability, with his duel win rate being superb in that particular game.
The teenager is a huge threat from multiple attacking scenarios, which, according to football scout Jacek Kulig, stems from being an “incredibly dangerous player in the penalty area,” as shown by the pure volume of shots he managed in that game.
Kulig also described Guiu as “prolific,” and it’s clear that he comes alive during key moments rather than being heavily involved throughout.
However, given that Guiu is more of a traditional striker and more of a prospect, it’s reasonable to presume that he would play a supporting role for Jackson.
If the Spaniard remains at the club rather than being sent on loan, he could serve as a fantastic rotation option for Chelsea’s number 15, which in turn would see the sharpness of Jackson increase. Their main striker, particularly with Christopher Nkunku injured, often had to do everything himself which didn’t increase his profitability at all.
Furthermore, the fact that Boehly has opted for a young attacker instead of a proven replacement should boost Jackson’s confidence immensely.
Overall, Guiu isn’t just a signing for the present but also for the future, and if he can play any role next season, that’d be a success.