Transfer: He has big shoe to fill – Reece James on Chelsea’s new summer signing

<p>Chelsea defender, Reece James, has insisted that the club’s new summer signing, Nicolas Jackson, has a big shoe to fill in the Blues’ number 9 role.</p>, <p>James also said that Jackson has been helping Chelsea at the top of the pitch in their pre-season matches.</p>, <p>Chelsea recently signed Jackson from Villarreal for €35 million this summer.</p>, <p>The Senegalese forward signed an eight-year contract with the Premier League giants.</p>, <p>Jackson has already got on the scoresheet twice for Mauricio Pochettino’s side during the pre-season, scoring against Brighton and Newcastle United.</p>, <p>When asked about the new summer signing, James told NBC Sports: “He’s got big shoes to fill. Chelsea’s No. 9 has a big history.</p>, <p>“He’s come in at a good time. So far, he’s taken his chances, and he is helping us at the top of the pitch.”</p>