Football gossip: Jackson, Hackney, Simons, Godts, McGinn, Alisson

Newcastle have emerged as contenders to sign Chelsea's Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson, 24, who will return to Stamford Bridge after Bayern Munich confirmed they will not make his loan move permanent. Nottingham Forest are eyeing Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney, 23, as a potential replacement for Elliot Anderson. Additionally, Chelsea are reportedly considering a reunion with former manager Antonio Conte.