![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/paul-merson-backs-summer-signing-to-take-premier-league-by-storm/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/0_Screenshot-2023-07-30-075133.jpg&description=The likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool have all strengthened this summer - but Paul Merson is particularly impressed with one of Chelsea's newest recruits Paul Merson believes new Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson can have a big impact at Stamford Bridge this coming season. Jackson, 22, completed a £32million move from Villarreal to Chelsea last month. He's signed an eight-year contract with the Blues and has been described as a player with "big potential" by the club's co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley. Jackson has played a big role in Chelsea's pre-season tour of the United States. The Senegalese star, who made his international debut last year, scored twice and provided three assists in the friendlies against Wrexham, Brighton and Newcastle. That's why Merson, who was named as the Professional Footballers' Association's Young Player of the Year during his playing days, is so excited about the emerging talent. He's backed Jackson to make a name for himself in the Premier League. "Nicolas Jackson looks like a great player," Merson told Sportskeeda. "He's very lively and direct, and he doesn't mess about. He can score a goal and make a goal as well. "He's linked up very well with (Mykhaylo) Mudryk so far, and both of them have been very impressive in pre-season. I've been very surprised with Jackson so far. I know it's only pre-season, but what I've seen has been ample. He's a handful, and I'd definitely say that he's going to surprise people this season." Jackson was snapped up by Chelsea after an exciting season with Villarreal. He scored 13 goals last term and was named as LaLiga's Player of the Month in May. Jackson was due to join Bournemouth six months ago, but the Cherries pulled out the £22.5m deal after his medical. He was struggling with a hip injury at the time but recovered to enjoy a sensational end to the season, scoring nine goals in his final eight games. Are you excited to see Nicolas Jackson play in the Premier){kind=link}
The likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool have all strengthened this summer – but Paul Merson is particularly impressed with one of Chelsea’s newest recruits
Paul Merson believes new Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson can have a big impact at Stamford Bridge this coming season.
Jackson, 22, completed a £32million move from Villarreal to Chelsea last month. He’s signed an eight-year contract with the Blues and has been described as a player with “big potential” by the club’s co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley.
Jackson has played a big role in Chelsea’s pre-season tour of the United States. The Senegalese star, who made his international debut last year, scored twice and provided three assists in the friendlies against Wrexham, Brighton and Newcastle.
That’s why Merson, who was named as the Professional Footballers’ Association’s Young Player of the Year during his playing days, is so excited about the emerging talent. He’s backed Jackson to make a name for himself in the Premier League.