Nicolas Jackson Ready to Battle for Chelsea Position Under Xabi Alonso Amid Aston Villa and Spain Transfer Buzz

NICOLAS JACKSON is open to staying at Chelsea and fighting for his spot under manager Xabi Alonso.

and an unnamed club in Spain but wants to stay on.

Jackson has returned to and SunSports has been told he enjoyed working under manager Alonso during the Asian tour and will take the opportunity if offered a role in the team for next season.

Unlike last , when the arrivals of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro meant he fell off a cliff as the lead striker and was virtually left fighting for a spot on the bench, Jackson is confident that he can play a role and help Chelsea qualify for Europe.

The player’s camp is aware that the decision might not be theirs to make, with the transfer window expected to explode into life in the next few days.

But, just like last summer, they have options.

has never hidden his admiration for the Senegalese forward, whom he first gave a proper chance in Europe and a good relationship has been maintained with the player, who is still able to get feedback on his game from the Villa boss every now and then.

SunSports has also been told that an unnamed top Spanish club has made an enquiry about the player’s situation at Chelsea and could swoop in during the final days of the window if they need extra ammunition.

Last season, Jackson essentially forced a move to Bayern to play under , and even though the Bavarians could not sign him permanently, he left a positive impression on both the playing squad and the technical team.

Now 25, the Senegalese star wants to show that he is not just a near man and can fulfil his potential by becoming a consistent goalscorer.

As things stand, he is leaning more towards fighting for his spot at Chelsea.

But that will also depend on whether Chelsea want him to stay and what role he would be afforded.