Desailly is a huge admirer of the Uruguay international (Picture: Getty Images)Marcel Desailly has ‘recommended’ his old club Chelsea make a shock move to sign former Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez. While Jackson could still have a future at Stamford Bridge and with Emanuel Emegha set to arrive in the summer, Chelsea could still be in the market for another striker. But Chelsea great Desailly says he would love to see his old side sign the 26-year-old, also suggesting Michael Carrick’s improving Manchester United side would suit him. ‘I’m pleased to see him wanting to come back to European football – it shows money isn’t everything,’ Desailly told Footitalia. ‘A club like Chelsea, or the new Manchester United, would be best for him.

Source: Metro April 12, 2026 05:04 UTC