Man Utd ‘enter shock talks to sign £100m-rated Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson… but must sell host of flops first'
But Stamford Bridge chiefs have allegedly slapped a whopping £100MILLION price tag on the 24-year-old Senegal international.
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According to BBC journalist Nizaar Kinsella, United have approached Jackson's representative Ali Barat.
But for United to fund such an eye-watering move, minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Co. need to flog some deadweight first.
United's stormy finances are well-documented - as is Chelsea's long standing interest in Old Trafford outcast Alejandro Garnacho, who is valued at £70million.
But manager Ruben Amorim knows just the men he wants to sell - the problem is hardly any clubs are jumping for them.
United are currently focused on off-loading their five-player 'Bomb Squad', who have been forced to train alone after 5pm when the rest of the squad have left Carrington.
But Amorim will be boosted by the news that Marcus Rashford is closing in on a dream move to Barcelona, after the clubs reportedly agreed a loan deal, with an option to buy.
Although United prefer permanent move, Barca have allegedly agreed to cover Rashford's staggering £300,000-per-week wages.
Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest have expressed an interest in taking Jadon Sancho off United's hands, after Chelsea paid a £5million forfeit for U-turning on their obligation to buy the winger.
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Meanwhile, Antony and Tyrell Malacia, who both went out on six month loans to Real Betis and PSV respectively, are up for sale.
Amorim have already signed Matheus Cunha in a £62.5million move from Wolves and are all set to bring Bryan Mbeumo in for £71million next week.
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But the hunt for a new No.9 is ongoing, with Rasmus Hojlund clearly not the answer to United's goalscoring woes.
Hojlund missed several clear cut chances during United's goalless pre-season draw with newly promoted Prem side Leeds in Stockholm on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Jackson is up against some stiff competition at Stamford Bridge next season.
Chelsea beat United to Ipswich striker Liam Delap 's signature, with the Blues adding proven Prem goalscorer Joao Pedro for £60million shortly after.
Following Chelsea's Club World Cup glory in the USA, Jackson ended the season with 13 goals and six assists from 37 games.
But 15 of those contributions came in just 30 Premier League appearances.
If United were to ramp up their interest in Jackson, they would likely face competition from AC Milan, who are confident they can prize him away from the Prem.
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