Chelsea signs forward Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal after selling Ruben Loftus-Cheek to Milan

Chelsea continued overhaul of its squad by selling Ruben Loftus-Cheek to AC Milan on Friday and n signing forward Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal. 22-year-old Jackson joins club on an eight-year deal after scoring 12 goals for Spanish club last season, including nine in last eight games.

Chelsea did t disclose a transfer fee for Senegal international, but British media reported it to be 32 million pounds ($40.6 million). He is second forward to join Chelsea this summer after Christopher Nkunku. Jackson’s arrival came shortly after Chelsea confirmed that Loftus-Cheek had completed a permanent move to Milan on a four-year deal.

27-year-old Loftus-Cheek has spent 19 years with club after joining its youth academy in 2004. He made 155 appearances for Blues, scoring 13 times, but struggled for game time under successive manrs during second half of last season. He is latest players to leave Chelsea in a clear-out following a disappointing campaign that saw team finish 12th in Premier League. Midfielder Kai Havertz has been sold to Arsenal, while N’Golo Kante, Kalidou Koulibaly and goalkeeper Edouard Mendy have joined Saudi Arabian clubs. England midfielder Mason Mount is also expected to be sold to Manchester United.