Chelsea ‘requested about Awoniyi’ 48 hours earlier than deadline with Jackson struggling

Sep 07, 2023 at 10:10 AM
Chelsea ‘requested about Awoniyi’ 48 hours earlier than deadline with Jackson struggling

have been reportedly scrambling to discover a new ahead within the last few hours of deadline day to assist ease the load on Nicolas Jackson’s shoulders.  just lately admitted that the Senegalese striker “needs time to adapt” after a tough begin to life in England’s prime flight. 

The Blues have been looking out for a Premier League-proven participant as September 1 neared and reportedly recognized  Taiwo Awoniyi as an excellent goal so as to add depth down the center. According to The Athletic, the west Londoners made contact with Nottingham Forest 48 hours earlier than the switch window closed however they rejected their method.

Awoniyi is Nottingham’s third costliest signing of all time having made the swap from Bundesliga outfit Union Berlin to the City Ground for £17million in 2022. Last season, he was the membership’s prime scorer, with 10 objectives from 27 Premier League appearances. 

The Nigerian hazard man has bought off to a flying begin to his 2023/2024 marketing campaign, scoring three objectives in as many video games. Meanwhile, Jackson has solely discovered the again of the web as soon as in 4 appearances.

In the tip, Chelsea signed attacking midfielder Cole Palmer from for £40m on deadline day. The 21-year-old has been promised extra minutes at Stamford Bridge after spending nearly all of his time with the Citizens on the bench. 

Chelsea discover themselves in a tough place with Christopher Nkunku out injured for not less than 4 months after present process surgical procedure on a left knee damage. Palmer is not an out-and-out striker and is usually deployed both without any consideration winger or central attacking midfielder. 

Jackson had a tough recreation towards Nottingham final weekend as his facet fell to their second defeat of the season. The 22-year-old was significantly wasteful in entrance of aim and got here beneath scrutiny following the match. 

“I think in the future we will be talking differently. He needs time to adapt to the Premier League. He is doing a fantastic job but scoring is not easy,” said Blues boss Pochettino.

“He is a little bit rushed in his decisions. He needs to be a little bit more calm and relaxed and for sure he is going to score goals.” But the Argentine is assured Jackson will come good. 

Speaking after Jackson’s first aim for the Blues towards Luton Town, Pochettino stated: “It’s tough to discover a participant like him out there. For me he has the potential to be one of many nice Premier League strikers.”