Juventus are sharpening their tools ahead of the summer transfer window and have set their sights on a Senegalese striker in need of a fresh start. According to exclusive information from Bild, relayed by Transfer News Live on May 12, 2026, the Old Lady are seriously exploring a loan move for Nicolas Jackson (24), currently on loan at Bayern Munich from Chelsea. The former Villarreal striker, under contract with the Blues until 2033, does not feature in the German champions’ plans for next season — leaving the door wide open for a return to Serie A.
Signed by Chelsea in 2023 for over €30 million following a promising season at Villarreal, Nicolas Jackson failed to convince in the Premier League, managing just 14 goals in 66 appearances, hampered by inconsistency and costly misses in front of goal. Loaned to Bayern this season, the Senegalese forward has equally struggled to make his mark in the Bundesliga, posting modest statistics despite his impressive physique and explosive pace. With neither the Blues nor the Bavarians counting on him going forward, the Senegalese international (25 caps, 8 goals) will be actively seeking a new home this summer — and Juventus looks like the ideal destination to reignite his career.
Still on the hunt for attacking reinforcements to energise their front line, Juventus see in Jackson a profile tailor-made for Serie A: powerful, quick and capable of providing depth in behind. This loan deal would represent a low-cost operation for the Turin club, who could pair him with the likes of Jadon Sancho — a hot target according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. For Chelsea, it would be an opportunity to breathe new life into a struggling investment and free up wage bill space, while Jackson would return to a football culture he knows well following his time in Spain.
This move fits into Juventus’ broader summer strategy, which also includes monitoring other targets such as Nico Gonzalez — reportedly heading to Al-Hilal to fund incoming transfers. Whether negotiations will move quickly remains to be seen, but Juventus’ interest in a Nicolas Jackson loan is already generating excitement among Bianconeri supporters desperate for a dynamic striker. One to watch closely in what promises to be a thrilling summer 2026 transfer window.