Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterChelseas hopes of securing their dream transfer scenario regarding Nicolas Jackson have hit a temporary roadblock, with suitors Napoli delaying any formal move, according to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio.The Blues are eager to offload the 25-year-old forward, who seemingly does not feature in manager Xabi Alonsos tactical plans at Stamford Bridge.Jackson spent the 2025/26 campaign on loan at German giants Bayern Munich, netting 11 goals across all competitions. However, upon his return to West London, it is clear a permanent departure, or at least a structured loan with an obligation to buy, remains the priority for all parties.Chelsea require quick resolution to Nicolas Jackson transfer sagaNapoli have identified Jackson as a potential target alongside Manchester Uniteds Joshua Zirkzee and Arsenals Gabriel Jesus as they rebuild their front line.However, Di Marzio reports that the Serie A side are stalling on opening official negotiations. You may like Major development in Chelsea transfer saga: report Chelsea look to scupper Manchester United transfer as they identify Marc Cucurella replacement: report Xabi Alonso frustrated by Chelsea blow as transfer decision made The Napoli hierarchy must first finalise an outgoing transfer before committing funds to a new striker, with Dutch winger Noa Lang linked to Ajax, Galatasaray, and Atalanta in recent days.This delay leaves Chelsea in a delicate position as they attempt to trim their squad before the transfer window closes.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.The club hierarchy are keen to avoid a repeat of recent seasons, where high-earning stars were banished to the 'bomb squad', forced to train separately from the main group.Urgency to move Jackson on is amplified by regulations surrounding squad management. FIFAs Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP) now penalise clubs that isolate senior players.According to the guidelines, forcing professional footballers to train alone without standard coaching, sports science, or medical support is classified as abusive conduct, giving players legal grounds to terminate their contracts for just cause.Additionally, FIFAs international loan caps restrict clubs to a maximum of six outgoing senior loans per season.This prevents Chelsea from relying on their previous strategy of stockpiling unwanted talent on numerous overseas loans.Chelsea need Napoli to resolve their outgoing transfers quickly so negotiations for Jackson can resume, allowing the Blues to finalise their squad list without falling foul of 'bomb squad' regulation.TOPICSNicolas JacksonChelseaNapoliSerie APremier LeagueJoe DonnohueSocial Links NavigationSenior Digital WriterJoe joined FourFourTwo as senior digital writer in July 2025 after five years covering Leeds United in the Championship and Premier League. Joe's 'Mastermind' specialist subject is 2000s-era Newcastle United having had a season ticket at St. James' Park for 10 years before relocating to Leeds and later London. Joe takes a keen interest in youth football, covering PL2, U21 Euros, as well as U20 and U17 World Cups in the past, in addition to hosting the industry-leading football recruitment-focused SCOUTED podcast. He is also one of the lucky few to have 'hit top bins' as a contestant on Soccer AM. It wasn't a shin-roller.
