Ripped Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson plays beach football and rides jet ski amid Man Utd and Newcastle transfer rumours

NICOLAS JACKSON has been enjoying some time off following the Club World Cup.

Chelsea stars are yet to return for pre-season training having played deep into July as they lifted the revamped trophy.

Since the Blues' Club World Cup win, Jackson, 24, has headed to the beach for some down time.

The in-shape forward was snapped taking a dip in the ocean, while he also rode a jet ski.

When he wasn't in the sea, Jackson took part in a relaxed beach kickabout.

The Senegalese star shared his holiday snaps on Instagram, with his post swiftly receiving more than 100,000 likes.

Team-mate Pedro Neto commented: "The legendary Nicolas Jacksoooonnn."

While Moises Caicedo added: "El freaky."

Jackson has scored 30 goals in 81 appearances for Chelsea since moving from Villarreal two summers ago.

But some within Stamford Bridge are willing to move on from Jackson this summer.

Manchester United and Newcastle have both been linked with the Chelsea ace.

But SunSport understands that the Red Devils are prioritising a move for either Ollie Watkins or Benjamin Sesko.

Jackson will be suspended for the opening Premier League game of the season.

The Chelsea ace was red carded against Newcastle back in May, and served the first two games of his three-match ban at the back end of last season.