Could this deal still pave the way for Jackson’s move to Bayern? | OneFootball

Nicolas Jackson is still in Munich, but his move to FC Bayern is on hold. Now, another striker could potentially bring movement to the stalled situation.

A new name comes into focus in the negotiations: Conrad Harder. The attacker from Sporting Lisbon has already been contacted by Chelsea, as confirmed by The Athletic and Sky. For the Londoners, he would be a potential successor - however, according to the report, only if Jackson is sold permanently.

That's exactly what Chelsea has now offered FC Bayern, but in Munich, they are still strictly sticking to the loan model with an option to buy. Whether Chelsea would be willing to discuss a Jackson loan again in the event of a Harder transfer remains open - it does not seem out of the question.

But Harder is not only a topic in England. RB Leipzig is also making intense efforts for the 20-year-old and plans to fly him to Germany at short notice, according to Sky. If the transfer to Leipzig comes about, it would have double effects: On the one hand, Chelsea would lose a possible Jackson replacement - on the other hand, Harder's arrival in Leipzig could make Loïs Openda dispensable there.

Will Openda replace Jackson?

It was already known on Saturday that FC Bayern is also considering Openda. The Belgian national player is still under contract in Leipzig for the long term, but internally they are open to a model with an option to buy. Max Eberl, however, has not yet made contact with his former club, according to Sky.

Whether a last-minute turnaround will occur largely depends on the decision around Harder. For Chelsea, he could be the prerequisite to make the Jackson deal possible in the form of a loan.

"Chelsea has informed us that they want the player back - after we had reached an agreement yesterday and had received permission to conduct the medical examination. Now the situation is such that the player is in Munich and we have to send him back. That's the current state of affairs, I can't predict the future," Max Eberl explained on Saturday.

The clock is ticking - and Harder could end up being the key to two transfers. The transfer window closes on Monday evening at 6 pm.

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