Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca says he will rely on Nicolas Jackson in attack amid the transfer controversy surrounding Napoli forward Victor Osimhen.

The London club has intensified its efforts to land Osimhen as they hope to bolster their attack with an established forward.

Jackson has failed to meet expectations since arriving from Villarreal last summer and may find his playing time limited with Ivan Toney and Osimhen heavily linked.

Speaking ahead of the second-leg clash with Servette in the UEFA Europa Conference League play-off on Thursday, the former Leicester City boss said that he is satisfied with Jackson.

The Italian was asked for his comments on the club’s links with the Nigeria international and Toney. He said, according to Football.London.

“I didn’t speak to Nicolas about this. I had a meeting with Nicolas yesterday, but just about the amount of good things he is doing with us. I don’t think Nicolas needs a chat. He is our number nine, our striker in this moment. We are very happy with him.”

Chelsea has been criticized for their signings this summer as they have added 10 new faces to the squad this season.

Christopher Nkunku is another player who can fill that position successfully, as he did at