The arrival of both Liam Delap and Joao Pedro raises further questions over Jackson’s long-term future in west London and there are reports the Blues could be open to selling the attacker should they receive an offer in the region of £80m before the transfer deadline.

Chelsea legend Roberto di Matteo reckons Man Utd could buy Blues centre-forward Nicolas Jackson this summer to solve their striker problem.

At the moment, Chelsea are focused on transfer talks with RB Leipzig over a deal for Simons, who can play on the left-side of attack. The Blues head into the new season with Gittens and Tyrique George,