UMVA has learned that Chelsea are actively seeking a replacement for one of last season's top performers, with talks underway for a potential transfer deal.
The Blues are currently offering €28million (£24.2m) for Juventus star Cambiaso, but the Serie A giants are under pressure to balance their books and want a fee closer to €40m (£34.6m) for their prized asset.
Meanwhile, Barcelona have already approached Juventus with a list of players deemed surplus to requirements to discuss a swap offer, adding another layer of complexity to the negotiations.
Chelsea are also prepared to discuss one of their players going in the opposite direction, with Jackson a potential candidate to tip the scales in their favor as they look to beat Barcelona to a deal.
Jackson, who is set to return to Stamford Bridge after spending last season on loan at Bayern Munich, meets the profile of what Juve are looking for up front and could prove to be a valuable asset in the transfer talks.
The player joined Chelsea in 2023 from Villarreal for a fee of £32m and served as Chelsea's no1 striker for two seasons, before the signings of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro pushed him down the pecking order.
Chelsea's transfer activity comes as they look to fill the void left by Cucurella's exit to Real Madrid, a move that has been labeled a 'big loss' by former Chelsea captain John Terry.
Terry told Piers Morgan that Cucurella's departure would be a significant blow to Chelsea, particularly given the timing of his exit, which comes as new head coach Xabi Alonso looks to build his team.
Cucurella's exit leaves a big hole to be filled at left-back, with Jorrel Hato the club's only other available option in that position, adding to the pressure on Chelsea to secure a deal.
