With the transfer window heating up, Chelsea are making some bold moves—and one of them involves a rising French star currently shining in Italy.
As questions swirl around Nicolas Jackson’s future at Stamford Bridge, the Blues are reportedly deep in talks to bring Randal Kolo Muani on board.
Kolo Muani Rebounds in Italy After PSG Stumble
Kolo Muani made headlines when he joined Paris Saint-Germain from Eintracht Frankfurt in a whopping £76 million deal back in 2023.
But his time in Paris didn’t quite go to plan. Struggling for consistent starts and form, he was loaned out to Juventus earlier this year—and that’s where things took a sharp turn.
Now thriving in Serie A, the 26-year-old has scored 10 goals in 20 matches and recently bagged a brace in Juventus’ 5-1 Club World Cup win over Al-Ain.
No surprise then that Juventus wants to keep him permanently. But Chelsea might have other ideas.
Chelsea Launches Talks as Competition Heats Up
According to French outlet L’Équipe, Chelsea have entered negotiations to bring Kolo Muani to London.
Enzo Maresca, now overseeing the Blues, seems keen to shake up the frontline, even after already spending £30 million to sign Liam Delap from Ipswich earlier this summer.
This sudden interest is also tied to uncertainty surrounding current striker Nicolas Jackson, who’s become a hot topic for all the wrong reasons.
Jackson’s Red Cards Raise Eyebrows and Doubts
Nicolas Jackson, who has led the Chelsea attack in recent seasons with 30 goals in 80 appearances, has been a source of frustration for fans and pundits alike.
Despite decent numbers, his discipline and composure have been under the microscope—especially after two straight red cards in recent months.
The latest incident came during Chelsea’s 3-1 Club World Cup loss to Flamengo, when Jackson was sent off for a reckless high tackle.
It followed another red card just a month earlier during a Premier League match against Newcastle.
That challenge earned him a three-game suspension.
Obi Mikel Doesn’t Hold Back on Harsh Criticism
Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel, working as a pundit for DAZN during the Club World Cup, didn’t mince his words when reacting to Jackson’s latest red card.
“Unbelievable. Stupid, stupid, stupid mistake,” Mikel said bluntly.
“Your team needs you—and you let them down.”
When host Kelly Somers tried to suggest Jackson might’ve acted out of frustration at losing his starting spot to new signing Liam Delap, Mikel cut her off.
“I don’t care what his frustration is,” he snapped. “This is a massive football club.
If Delap is competition, you step up. That’s how you win trophies.”
His outburst even forced Somers to apologize on-air for the strong language, as tensions ran high in the studio.
Jackson Posts Public Apology After Letting Team Down
Shortly after the game, Jackson took to Instagram to issue a heartfelt apology. Admitting fault, he wrote:
“I want to say sorry. To the club, the staff, my team-mates, and all the fans watching, I let you down… I still don’t fully understand how it happened.
But one thing is clear: it wasn’t intentional.”
He ended his post by promising to reflect and return stronger.
What’s Next for Chelsea’s Attack?
With talks underway for Kolo Muani and Delap already signed, it’s clear Chelsea are planning a shake-up.
Whether Jackson can work his way back into favor—or finds himself edged out altogether—remains to be seen.
Either way, Chelsea fans can expect a refreshed frontline when the new season kicks off.