Chelsea are ready to sell striker Nicolas Jackson for a fee of around £60million, with the Blues looking to finalise deals for RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons and Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho

Enzo Maresca has confirmed Chelsea's plan for Nicolas Jackson amid increasing uncertainty over his future at the club.

The 22-year-old, who is Leipzig's highest-ever paid player on a contract worth £192,000-per-week, has indeed already agreed personal terms to join Maresca's side - and it is believed that Chelsea have promised to make an official offer to Simons' club soon.

In their first pre-season outing since their Club World Cup triumph in the U.S. last month, Enzo Maresca’s side ran out 2-0 winners over Erik ten Hag’s Bayer Leverkusen, with teenager Estevao scoring on his first appearance in Chelsea blue before his Brazilian countryman Joao Pedro rounded things off late on.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed Nicolas Jackson has not been banished from training but remains out of contention while uncertainty surrounding his future at the club continues to swirl. Jackson has reportedly asked to leave Chelsea this summer after seeing the Blues bring in both Liam Delap and João Pedro earlier in the window,

Chelsea expect Nicolas Jackson to LEAVE ✈️ Stamford Bridge THIS month 😯 as deals for Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho advance 💰️

Jackson, his representatives and Chelsea are exploring a possible move away from Stamford Bridge in the final weeks of the transfer window.

Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has distanced the Bundesliga champions away from a move for Nicolas Jackson, but Premier League interest in the Chelsea striker continues to persist.

Newcastle United are keeping a close eye on the situation of Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku as they look to strengthen their attack.

Napoli are monitoring Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund and Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson after Romelu Lukaku ’s injury blow. Lukaku is set for a long spell on the sidelines after suffering a thigh injury in the Italian club’s 2-1 pre-season victory over Olympiacos on Thursday.