Nicolas Jackson, the Senegal-Gambia centre-forward currently at Chelsea, is being linked with a move to Turkish Super Lig side Besiktas as the London club assess options for their attacking department this summer.
The 25-year-old, who operates through the middle as a centre-forward, remains under a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge running until 30 June 2033, a factor that is expected to give Chelsea a strong negotiating position in any talks. Jackson is currently valued at around €40 million, indicating that Besiktas would likely need to structure a significant deal to tempt Chelsea into a sale.
Chelsea’s stance on Jackson’s future has not been made public, but the length of his contract means the Premier League club are under no immediate pressure to sanction an exit. Any agreement would therefore be driven by Besiktas’ willingness to meet Chelsea’s valuation and the player’s own openness to a move to Istanbul.
Jackson has been part of Chelsea’s first-team squad in the Premier League and remains one of the younger senior forwards on their books, which could weigh into internal discussions over whether to cash in or retain him as a longer-term option.
With the transfer window ongoing, Besiktas are exploring ways to strengthen their forward line, and Jackson’s profile has emerged as a potential solution. For now, however, he remains a Chelsea player under contract until 2033, with no deal yet in place between the clubs.
