Tottenham are in direct contact with Chelsea over a potential deal for striker Nicolas Jackson as part of a £350 million summer spending push. The club is weighing attacking reinforcements ahead of the September 1 transfer deadline following a 3-0 defeat to Brentford.
Tottenham Weighs Nicolas Jackson Move Amid £350 Million Summer Spending Push
Tottenham are in direct contact with Chelsea over a potential move for striker Nicolas Jackson. The North London club is working to understand the conditions of a deal as the summer transfer window approaches its final days. Chelsea have set a £65 million valuation on the out-of-favour forward.
Jackson scored 11 goals in all competitions during a loan spell at Bayern Munich last season. Before joining Chelsea in the summer of 2023 for around £32 million, he played under Unai Emery at Villarreal, netting 12 goals in 35 appearances for the Spanish side. Atletico Madrid have also explored signing Jackson on a season-long loan, though Chelsea prefer a permanent transfer.
Aston Villa have also been linked with Jackson, with reports indicating they could make a move if Ollie Watkins departs for Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal. However, Spurs are actively trying to shape their squad following a turbulent start to the campaign.
Transfer Window Outlays and Brentford Defeat Accelerate Deadline Plans
The push for attacking reinforcements follows Saturday’s disappointing 3-0 defeat to Brentford, a result that highlighted the urgency for squad depth. If widespread reports hold true, Tottenham are preparing to commit a combined £140 million on Omar Marmoush and Savinho from Manchester City.
Spurs have already agreed on an £85 million package for Savinho, consisting of an initial £75 million fee plus £10 million in add-ons. Meanwhile, Egypt international Marmoush could command a £55 million fee. Those two incoming players would push Tottenham’s total summer expenditure toward the £350 million threshold, a figure that would rise further if Jackson arrives before the deadline.
English clubs face heightened challenges in the market this year due to player absences during the World Cup held across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Last year, overall spending by Premier League clubs surpassed £3 billion to set an all-time record, driven heavily by Liverpool securing Alexander Isak from Newcastle late in the window.
Pape Matar Sarr Linked with Exit as Galatasaray Plots Move
Alongside incoming reinforcements, Tottenham’s squad composition is shifting as departures take shape. Ahead of the trip to Brentford, midfielder Pape Matar Sarr was reportedly placed on the transfer list.
The 23-year-old Senegal international made 26 league appearances for Spurs last term, though he started just 13 matches. Turkish side Galatasaray have entered talks to sign Sarr, aiming to outpace domestic rivals Fenerbahce, Besiktas, and Trabzonspor in a competitive Turkish transfer market.
Key Dates and Deadlines for the 2026 Summer Window
The summer transfer window officially opened on Monday, June 15, allowing Premier League and English Football League clubs to finalise deals negotiated earlier in the year. The window for English clubs will slam shut on Tuesday, September 1 at 11 p.m. BST.
While the closing time is later than the 7 p.m. cutoff used in the previous two summers—which was originally introduced to give football staff a more standard work pattern—clubs will have a two-hour grace period past 11 p.m. to complete transactions provided all necessary paperwork is submitted on schedule.
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