Team Talk reported on Real Madrid's interest in acquiring 24-year-old Senegalese international Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea, with the aim of outmaneuvering Barcelona in securing the striker. Real Madrid was planning a move to acquire Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea in an effort to beat their arch-rivals Barcelona to the striker’s signature. It was noted that Madrid president Florentino Perez was keen on bringing Jackson to the Santiago Bernabeu. Madrid's strategy was to attempt to 'steal Jackson from Barca' as a replacement for Endrick and Gonzalo Garcia, seeking a more established number nine. However, it was considered unlikely that Madrid would pay £60m for Jackson, particularly with other strikers like Endrick and Gonzalo Garcia already in their squad. The striker's contract with Chelsea is set to expire in June 2033, and his value was estimated by Transfermarkt to be €50.00m.