AC Milan has decided to step away from their plans to sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea this summer. The club’s management took a close look at various factors especially the financial side and concluded that the deal wasn’t the right fit at this time.
The Rossoneri are currently in the middle of a major squad reshuffle ahead of the 2025/2026 season. The goal? To build a more solid, competitive team that can challenge strongly in Serie A and also make waves in European competitions. A big part of this rebuild focuses on the attack, where Milan wants a striker who can boost goal-scoring and fit well with Massimiliano Allegri’s tactical approach.
Initially, Nicolas Jackson was seen as a promising option a young Senegalese forward with potential. But negotiations with Chelsea hit a snag over the price, which Milan deemed too high, so the club decided to pull out of the race.
This summer has already seen some big moves up front. Milan chose not to renew Luka Jovic’s contract after the Serbian striker failed to meet expectations. Tammy Abraham’s loan from Roma also ended without extension. On top of that, rumors suggest Alvaro Morata is about to join Como, leaving Milan’s frontline in a bit of a tight spot.
For now, Santiago Gimenez is the only pure striker left in the squad, which means Milan still needs to find the right fit someone who matches both the club’s budget and long-term plans.
In short, while Nicolas Jackson is off the table, AC Milan’s summer overhaul is far from over. They’re carefully scouting for fresh attacking talent to reignite their goal threat and get the Rossoneri back into top form.
