Post: Chelsea did not offer Simmons, they think Jackson is more expensive than Ekitic

The Daily Mail reported that Chelsea has not yet quoted Simmons, and they believe that the price of its center Jackson is higher than that of Sesco and Ekitic.

It is reported that Chelsea is watching Manchester United and Newcastle's competition for Cesco to see how it affects the team's summer window plan for Jackson. Manchester United and Newcastle are in fierce competition for Sesco, both teams have submitted offers for the 22-year-old Leipzig Red Bull striker, who appears to be more inclined to join Old Trafford than St. James Park.

The outside world expects that the loser in the battle may turn to Jackson, but Chelsea insiders insist that the center will not be let go of the low price. The Blues still highly recognize the value of 24-year-old Jackson, believing that he has proven that he can score in the Premier League.

Sources said Chelsea believe Jackson's net worth should be higher than Manchester United and Newcastle's offer for Sesco this week, and also higher than Liverpool's £79 million paid to Frankfurt this summer for Ekitic. In the two years since Jackson joined Chelsea, he has scored 30 goals in 81 games in various competitions; during the same period, Sesco scored 39 goals in 87 games for Leipzig, and Ekitic scored 26 goals in 64 games for Frankfurt.

Time will prove how firmly Chelsea will stick to its valuation. Jackson is becoming more and more likely to leave the team this summer. Even if he is not the loser in the competition for Sesco, he will go to other teams. Chelsea signed Jackson from Villarreal two years ago for £32 million, but now he faces competition from Drapp Jr. at No. 9, and all-rounder Joao Pedro is also joining this summer.

If Jackson leaves the team, it is not clear whether Chelsea will introduce new strikers. The 19-year-old Jiwu will soon join Sunderland on loan. Meanwhile, Chelsea is still pushing for a deal to sign Xavi Simmons from Leipzig. The German club has begun looking for a potential replacement for the 22-year-old attacker and has reached out to Liverpool about Elliot. Chelsea may submit an offer for Simmons after doing a lot of pre-work. They know the Dutch international is interested in the transfer.