E be like say Manchester United don draw the line for this summer market. The Red Devils don end their interest in Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson after talks break down — and the reason no far: the guy dey demand too much money.
As the transfer window dey hot, United dey look for new striker wey go support or challenge Rasmus Højlund. Dem bin dey check plenty names, and one wey enter their radar na Chelsea man Nicolas Jackson. But as negotiation start to move, e quickly scatter because of wage wahala.
Jackson Dey Ask For Big Salary
From wetin insiders dey talk, Jackson wage demand shock United board. The Senegalese striker dey collect better money for Chelsea already, and him agent dey insist say any move go require salary increase or at least match wetin e dey earn now.
But Man United no wan go that direction. After dem don learn serious lesson from overpaying players in recent years — like Sanchez, Pogba, and even Sancho — the club dey try reduce wage structure and avoid turning their dressing room to money wahala again.
So as Jackson wage request enter, United no waste time — dem pull out straight.
Why United Dey Even Consider Jackson?
To be fair, Jackson na good baller. Even though e get shaky start for Chelsea, e still manage score some goals and show promise. E get speed, work rate, and sharp movements. E still young too, so development still dey come.
Man United dey look for striker wey go:
- Offer something different from Højlund
- Be available in case of injury or fatigue
- Fit press, hold-up play, and link midfield
Jackson check some of those boxes. But not for the price e dey call.
United Don Learn From Past Mistakes
Before now, United dey quick to throw big money at players — both transfer fee and salary. But with new sporting structure and financial discipline, dem dey act with more sense.
Players like Casemiro and Sancho still dey collect heavy wages, and the club dey try reduce that kain burden. Signing another player wey go break wage scale no just make sense again.
E mean say this new United project under INEOS and Ten Hag dey focus on balance, not just big name or fast deal.
So Wetin Next For Man United?
Now wey Jackson matter don end, United go still dey market for second striker. Reports say dem dey monitor some options, including:
- Joshua Zirkzee (but fee too high)
- Ivan Toney (wage and price fit choke too)
- Some younger, cheaper talents from Europe
United no dey rush, and dem fit even wait till late August before making final move — depending on preseason performance and injury updates.
Wetin About Jackson?
For Jackson side, e still get him spot for Chelsea, but this transfer saga don show say e and him camp dey open to exit — as long as the money make sense.
Whether Chelsea wan sell or keep am still no clear. But if another club come with the right offer and agree to pay the salary, e fit still move before window close.
Final Tori
Manchester United don draw boundary, and that na good sign. You no go build successful team if player wages dey cause palava or kill motivation.
Nicolas Jackson good, no doubt. But if the money no match the performance, e no worth am.
Man United don talk say, “Thanks, but no thanks.”
And that one loud.