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Bayern Munich have agreed a deal to sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea on an improved loan-to-buy deal.

Talks progressed on Deadline Day, with Jackson still in Munich after flying from London to undergo a medical on Saturday.

Bayern had agreed to a £13m loan fee, plus an option to buy, only to see Chelsea cancel the deal following an injury to Liam Delap which left Joao Pedro as the club’s only fit striker.

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Jackson had only just landed in Munich ahead of his medical when he was told he must return to London, but his agents dug their heels in and a deal has now been resurrected. Chelsea have instead recalled Marc Guiu from his loan at Sunderland.

Earlier on deadline day, Jackson’s agent Ali Barat said in a statement: “Nico was ready. Bayern was ready. We were all aligned on a world-class project. For the agreement to be withdrawn at the final moment is deeply frustrating. But we won’t give up.

“I will fight with everything I have to make sure Nico’s next step reflects his talent, ambition, and the plan we built together. We hope that Chelsea can cover Liam Delap’s unfortunate injury.”