Instant illness, seek medical treatment? Arsenal strengthens the center and pays attention to the Blues brainless striker. 65 million euros can be considered for release

In the early morning of June 27, the famous British journalist Duncan Castle (closely related to Mendes) revealed that the Premier League Gunner Arsenal, who is seeking to strengthen the center position, had a new name on the signing list, that is, Blues Chelsea striker Jacquesson. The latter is playing in the 2025 Club World Cup with the team, but he was suspended for two games because he received a red card. He missed the third round of the group stage and missed the 8th final.

Arsenal won the Premier League second last season, which is only one step away from the championship in three consecutive seasons. Compared with the strong midfield and backcourt, the Gunners' forward configuration is a bit shabby. After Havertz and Jesus were reimbursed for injury season, they could even let Merino, who is the main midfielder, play a guest appearance as a center. 69 goals in the Premier League in 38 rounds, which is also 17 fewer than champion Liverpool, and even 3 fewer than Manchester City, ranked third. A powerful center who can make a final decision at critical moments has become a necessity for Arsenal.

This summer, famous centers such as Dzekelish, Sheshko, and Osmaine were all associated with Arsenal, and even Villa's Watkins appeared on the Gunners' list of signings. In this case, it is not surprising that Jacquesson entered the Gunner's field of vision. After all, two years ago, they spent 75 million euros to sign the German attacker Havertz, who had become useless at Chelsea.

24-year-old Nicola Jacquesson joined Chelsea from Villarreal in July 2023, with a transfer fee of 37 million euros. In his first season at Stamford Bridge, Jacquesson handed over 44 games with 17 goals and 6 assists, and his performance was remarkable. In the just-concluded 2024/25 season, he also had 36 games with 13 goals and 6 assists.

For Jacquesson, his physical fitness and personal abilities have never been a problem. The height of 1.87 meters, amazing speed and skillful footwork are all impressive, and they are also of excellent passes and shooting. They are a modern center with very comprehensive skills. However, compared with excellent physical fitness, Jacquesson's emotional intelligence and football quotient are a bit unprofitable, and emotional control is also a big problem. Last season, he said goodbye with an unnecessary red card, almost ruining Chelsea's dream of entering the Champions League. In the Club World Cup, he played for only 4 minutes and was sent off with a red card.

In other words, Jacquesson is a player whose upper limit is high enough but whose lower limit is also low enough. Coach Zhang Lu once commented that Jacquesson was the kind of player who "will be terrifying once the window paper is pierced", but at present, Jacquesson needs to pierce, which seems to be double-layer bulletproof glass.

Previously, it was reported that Jacquesson is no longer the core player in Chel's coach Maresca's plan. If a team gives a satisfactory offer, the Blues will be happy to release the players this summer. Currently in the German transfer market, Jacquesson is worth 50 million euros, while the Blues ask him for 65 million euros. If the Gunner is willing to take out the money, it will only be a matter of time before Jacquesson puts on the red and white battle robe. Although signing Jacquesson seems a bit sick and eager to seek medical treatment, maybe he can really suddenly get enlightened at the Emirates Stadium.