A lot has been said of Nicolas Jackson; some positive and some negative. However, everyone is beginning to understand of late that the Senegal international is a promising striker.

Premier League icon Alan Shearer had spoken negatively of Jackson in the past, but he now believes that young striker is doing well.

According to Alan Shearer, Chelsea should sign up a new top striker to assist Nicolas Jackson next season.

“I think his performance summed up his season. Some really good bits and some poor bits,” Shearer said on Match of the Day.

“He’s definitely raw but there is big potential there. He’s good at running with the ball, his runs in behind are really intelligent but little things like this [misplacing a pass in the final third], making simple decisions, when and how to pass that ball.

“Sometimes the easiest ones are the most difficult ones to do.

“It’s that final thing where he’s got to brush up on and get in behind.”

Shearer added: “He’s 22 years of age, 29 starts, 14 goals… I think that’s a decent return.

“It’s been a little unfair on him at times because he needed to be left out but couldn’t because of the lack of numbers in that squad.

“He’ll learn, get better, they will bring someone in, I’m sure.”

Asked whether Chelsea need to sign another No.9, Shearer replied: “Yeah they do need another No.9 because he’s not ready to be a regular there.

“He’s had to put up with that this season and that’s why we’re picking up little bits on him where his game can improve.

“But another No.9 in there, a big name that he can work alongside and work with, he’ll get better. I’m sure of it.”

Nicolas Jackson has shown promise this season, and 14 goals in his debut season is a decent return.