Nicolas Jackson’s Bayern Loan Collapses After Chelsea U-Turn
Nicolas Jackson’s transfer saga has been nothing short of dramatic over the last few days. The Chelsea striker looked set to join Bayern Munich on loan, only for the deal to collapse at the very last minute. What unfolded has left both clubs frustrated and Jackson himself disappointed, as he now prepares to return to London.
Here’s how it all played out. Chelsea had initially given Jackson the green light to travel to Germany, where he was expected to undergo a medical and complete his loan switch to Bayern. The deal even included an option to buy, valued at around €65 million, which suggested Bayern were serious about adding the Senegalese forward to their squad.
But just hours after Jackson landed in Munich, things took a sharp turn. Chelsea were dealt an injury blow during their win over Fulham when Liam Delap, one of their new signings, picked up a hamstring problem. The setback was quickly assessed by head coach Enzo Maresca, who revealed that Delap could be out for as long as eight weeks. Suddenly, Chelsea’s striker options looked thin, and the club reversed its decision — telling Bayern the deal for Jackson could not go ahead.
Also Read:Despite those instructions, Jackson chose to remain in Munich with his representatives, hoping a compromise could be reached. Negotiations continued into Sunday, but the talks hit a dead end. Chelsea were now only open to letting him go permanently, while Bayern, who were scrambling for backup to Harry Kane before the window closed, wanted only a loan. With neither side willing to budge, Bayern officially walked away.
For Jackson, the situation is particularly tough. After the arrivals of João Pedro and Delap this summer, his opportunities at Chelsea had already been reduced, and he had even requested a move in August. He was left out of squads at the start of the season, though he remained training with the first team. His goal record of 24 strikes in 65 Premier League appearances shows he can deliver, but inconsistency and discipline issues have affected how he is viewed by the Chelsea hierarchy.
Now, as the transfer deadline looms, it’s unclear what happens next. Other clubs, including Aston Villa, Newcastle, Napoli, and Juventus, have all expressed interest at different stages. Newcastle in particular could make a move if they end up selling Alexander Isak. Chelsea, meanwhile, are exploring options of their own, even making inquiries about Sporting Lisbon’s young striker Conrad Harder, while also arranging to recall Marc Guiu from his loan at Sunderland.
As things stand, Jackson will return to London and rejoin Chelsea after the international break. Maresca’s task will be to lift the player’s spirits, because this episode has left him frustrated. For Bayern, the search for cover behind Kane continues. For Chelsea, the dilemma is balancing their thin attacking options with players who want to move on.
It’s another reminder of just how quickly things can change during deadline week in football — and for Nicolas Jackson, it has been a rollercoaster he won’t soon forget.
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