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Manchester United has been granted permission to negotiate with Jackson! Reports suggest that Amorim favors him for his unique role as a number 9.

Manchester United is looking to sign a new player for the number 9 position, and Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson is a player worth considering, with Ruben Amorim showing genuine interest in him.

The 24-year-old Jackson is surrounded by discrepancies, including how his name should be pronounced. He is of African mixed heritage, with a father from Gambia and a mother from Senegal. Gambia is an English-speaking country, so his surname "Jackson" is typically pronounced as "杰克逊" in Mandarin, which is how the player himself pronounces it.

However, since he chose to play for his mother's country, Senegal, which is a French-speaking nation, his surname is often pronounced and translated in French. In French, Jackson's pronunciation is "雅克松," similar to the name of the French World Cup-winning coach Jacquet.

As for whether people choose to call him Jackson or Jackson, it depends on their preferred pronunciation. Given that there are many Jacksons, we will refer to him as Jackson here.

Chelsea has brought in Liam Delap and João Pedro during the summer transfer window, so logically, Jackson might become the third-choice striker. However, Enzo Maresca's team emphasizes that they have not definitively ruled out Jackson from their plans and are not necessarily looking to sell him. This is primarily to ensure they are not pressured by competitors into a lower selling price, as they want to avoid a situation similar to Manchester United's sale of the "Five Rats."

Romano disclosed in his column for "GIVEMESPORT" that Manchester United has been granted permission to negotiate with Jackson, as Chelsea has opened the door, and Amorim sees him as a suitable candidate for a new striker. Manchester United has not formally made a bid for Jackson yet, as they are still evaluating the main candidates for the forward position, but it is clear that this player is a significant contender.

Although Manchester United does not have Champions League qualification, Jackson is still considered keen on joining, which is understandable since he comes from Africa, where many children support Premier League giants like Manchester United and Chelsea, similar to Mbemo. Jackson has even posted photos on social media wearing a replica Manchester United jersey. For him, staying at Chelsea to fight for a position is acceptable, but if that doesn't work out, joining Manchester United would also be good. Ultimately, it depends on the two clubs, mainly focusing on the price.

Chelsea has set a price of £100 million for Jackson, stating that it could drop to a maximum of £80 million. However, this is merely a fictitious price, much like Manchester United's asking price of £70 million for Garnacho, which could actually be sold for £40 million. The Red Devils also hope to sell Rashford for £40 million, ultimately loaning him to Barcelona for free for a year, with a buyout price of only £26 million.

Manchester United will certainly not spend £80 million to acquire Jackson, as Sir Jim Ratcliffe has not provided the club with that much money. The Red Devils emphasize that they will only sign Jackson at a reasonable price, typically considered to be between £50 million and £60 million.

Many fans do not understand why Amorim would be interested in a striker capable of producing "missed chances" highlights; doesn't Manchester United need a goal scorer? This is mainly because Manchester United has already signed scoring wingers Cunha and Mbemo, who together scored 35 Premier League goals last season, while Jackson, despite often wasting opportunities, still netted 10 goals in the league, and with his other attributes, Amorim believes he fits well into his 3-4-3 tactical system.

In terms of strengths, Jackson is a bulldozer-style number 9, running tirelessly and excelling in transition between attack and defense, able to create opportunities out of nothing. However, his weaknesses are also clear; he may struggle to convert chances in front of goal, showing inconsistency in taking opportunities.

Since joining Chelsea from Villarreal, Jackson has scored 34 goals, adapting to the speed of English football better than Manchester United's Hojlund and Cirkzee. This Senegalese striker excels in counter-attacks, being one of the players who holds the ball the most during counter-attacks, showcasing sharp dribbling skills.

In a Premier League match against Newcastle United, Jackson received a pass from goalkeeper Robert Sanchez in the backfield, turned, and charged forward, ultimately passing to Madueke on the right, who cut in to take a shot. Within six seconds, he led Chelsea in an attack.

In the match against Bournemouth, he was again in the same position, being closely pursued by the now Real Madrid-bound Spanish center-back Huysen. Jackson evaded his and David Brooks' defensive pressure and charged into the penalty area for a powerful shot. Whether he scored or not is another matter…

When teammates have the ball, Jackson also works hard to make off-the-ball runs. Data shows that last season in the Premier League, only Villa's Watkins made more runs behind the defense every 30 minutes than Jackson. Both are target strikers admired by Amorim, which is clearly not coincidental.

Moreover, Jackson's positioning is very sharp; he made 60 high-speed sprints, defined as running at least 25 kilometers per hour, rather than just strolling. Among other Premier League forwards, those closest to Jackson have made at least nine fewer sprints than him.

Jackson is a selfless team player, willing to make repeated runs to help his team, positioning himself appropriately when opponents press high, leading the team in transitioning from defense to attack. His proactive movements often allow Chelsea to take shots within ten seconds.

In the match against Villa, Jackson sprinted down the left flank, receiving a long pass from Cucurella, nearly creating a threat, but unfortunately, the referee ruled that he fouled defender Konsa. This is classic Jackson; he is active and aggressive but lacks stability.

"Competitive Sports" believes this makes Jackson potentially the most suitable striker for Newcastle, a team known for their counter-attacking prowess in the Premier League.

However, Manchester United might also be a good fit, as the Red Devils rank seventh in this style of play, with Bruno Fernandes' through balls perfectly complementing Jackson.

Amorim is also looking for a striker who excels in physical play, is willing to make proactive runs, and can create scoring opportunities for Cunha and Mbemo, much like he did while assisting Cole Palmer at Chelsea.

Manchester United had the third-lowest percentage of shots taken in the penalty area last season because Hojlund and Cirkzee struggled in duels. In contrast, Jackson's average shot distance is 12.3 yards.

It is well known that Jackson's shooting accuracy is his Achilles' heel. Especially with his left foot, only four of his 24 Premier League goals were scored with it. This so-called "new beast" often takes too long to adjust, giving defenders time to react. An opportunity against Brentford is a clear example; his positioning was good, his touch was decent, and he rounded the goalkeeper, but he took too long to shoot, allowing the defender to clear the ball.

Jackson also loves to take powerful shots but often lacks balance, resulting in missed attempts. Nonetheless, he has managed to achieve double-digit goals in the Premier League for the past two seasons (14 and 10 goals), indicating that his other attributes are indeed strong.

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