Bayern Munich chief explains deadline day move for ‘enthusiastic’ Nicolas Jackson after transfer for Chelsea striker initially fell through
Jackson was on the brink of completing a high-profile loan move to the Allianz Arena, after the Bundesliga giants agreed to pay a €15 million (£13m/$18m) fee, with an option to buy him outright next summer. The Senegalese international had already arrived in Germany for his medical when Chelsea abruptly pulled the plug, revoking his permission to proceed following news of Liam Delap’s injury.
Determined to secure the switch, the 24-year-old refused to return to London, holding out hope that Bayern would persuade the Blues to finalise the deal. However, his hopes were dashed as the German champions officially withdrew from negotiations on Sunday.
Jackson, who had been seeking a fresh start after falling out of favour under manager Enzo Maresca, was eventually rewarded for his persistence. Chelsea responded by terminating Marc Guiu’s loan at Sunderland to bolster their attacking options, thereby paving the way for Jackson’s exit. With Bayern eager to find reliable cover for Harry Kane, “top secret negotiations”, just hours after the operation was considered to be dead, resurrected the move.
