Coach Ruben Amorim is looking for a true striker, who can both make a fulcrum for satellites and are ready to put pressure on the opponent's defense. In this context, the name Nicolas Jackson is emerging as an ideal plan for the Red Devils. Here are three main reasons why the Jackson deal to Old Trafford is completely feasible.
1. Jackson is familiar with the Premier League environment
Unlike potential options from abroad such as Sesko or Gyokeres, Nicolas Jackson has two Seasons in the Premier League. The Senegal striker scored 30 goals after 81 appearances for Chelsea. Despite receiving a lot of criticism for the ability to finish, this number of goals is still not bad.
Jackson's problem is the accuracy in the final processing phase. However, Man United owns a satellite system ready to “burden” for this weakness. With Bruno Fernandes leading, with two class rookies, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cuha, Jackson will not worry about the lack of shadow supply.
Jackson does not necessarily have to score 20 goals/season, as long as he knows how to play for the collective, put pressure and make wall effectively – what he used to do very well in some times at Chelsea.
2. Chelsea likes Garnacho
A key element that can open the door to bring Jackson to Old Trafford is Chelsea's concern for Alejandro Garnacho. The West London team is in need of an explosive, mutant winger, and Garnacho has proven the bravery in big matches.
If Chelsea serious with Garnacho, Man United could completely use him as part of the deal exchange for Jackson. Of course, losing Garnacho is what makes many Red Devils fans regret, but in the tight financial context and Amorim coach needs to add a striker this summer, this is a reasonable plan.
Garnacho is valued at about 50-60 million pounds, and Jackson is also being sold by Chelsea at the same price. An exchange can help both teams reduce financial pressure, and quickly resolve the positions to be strengthened.
Moreover, bringing Jackson in the form of swap also helps MU focus on a budget into a new central midfielder. In the current transfer world, this type of exchange deals are becoming more and more popular.
3. Jackson is suitable for Amorim's philosophy
A key factor that makes Jackson a suitable choice is the style of play that is very true to what Ruben Amorim's coach asked. In his favorite 3-4-2-1 diagram, the center is not merely a scorer, but also must know how to crush, make walls, stretch the defense and connect with the two 10 backs back.
Jackson is a striker with good speed, good bodybuilding and very hard -working pressing. In the Chelsea shirt, he has been asked to make a wall repeatedly, creating space for players like Sterling, Palmer or Mudryk. At the hands of Amorim, when there is Bruno, Mbeumo and Cunha ready to exploit the space, Jackson can play a role in attracting the opponent to open opportunities for his teammates.
It is worth mentioning that Jackson has a pretty good technical background compared to many other strikers. He used to play as a striker back in Villarreal, which helped him be able to play connects instead of just hanging around in the penalty area. In the hands of a coach who loves space control and pressing like Amorim, Jackson will have more acting land and opportunities for more comprehensive development.
Although there are still doubts about the effect in front of the goal, Jackson is the name of the association with many factors to become an important piece in the new team of Man United.
The familiarity of the Premier League, the potential to cooperate with quality satellites and tactical ability with Ruben Amorim makes the deal more reasonable than ever. And if Chelsea really wants Garnacho, it will be the key to open the door for Jackson to set foot in Old Trafford.