Chelsea sell Nkunku, Jackson set for Bayern move? | OneFootball

Christopher Nkunku is officially moving to Italy. As a result, Nicolas Jackson’s loan to FC Bayern is coming within reach.

According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea and AC Milan have reached a verbal agreement on a permanent transfer for Nkunku. The transfer fee is said to be around 35 million euros, including bonus payments. The Frenchman has already given his approval to the Italian top club—a transfer that could have direct consequences for Bayern’s transfer plans.

The reason: At present, it looks as though FC Bayern could get the opportunity to initially loan Nicolas Jackson. As BBC Sport reports, parallel talks are ongoing regarding the exact terms. It is still unclear whether a purchase option or an obligation for a permanent transfer will be included in the contract. The developments surrounding Nkunku are now giving additional momentum to these negotiations.

The permanent departure of Nkunku is likely to make it easier for Chelsea to let Jackson go on loan. According to BBC Sport, the Londoners are now showing more openness to a temporary arrangement. Bayern continues to insist on a solution without an immediate purchase obligation. Previously, the Munich club was also interested in Nkunku, but the Londoners only wanted to let the Frenchman go on a permanent transfer. Now, there should be more financial leeway, so that a transfer fee for Jackson is not strictly necessary. According to GiveMeSport, however, four other clubs are also in talks with Chelsea regarding a transfer for the Senegalese striker.

Advanced Talks Surrounding Jackson

Even in the days before the Nkunku agreement, German media had reported on advanced talks between the two clubs. The Munich side is reportedly prepared to cover Jackson’s full salary. The requested loan fee is said to be around 11.5 million euros. Max Eberl had publicly emphasized that they were specifically looking for a striker with dynamism, physicality, and international experience—qualities that Jackson brings.

Jackson’s agent stated earlier this week that a decision is expected soon. The 24-year-old has scored 30 goals and provided twelve assists in 81 appearances for Chelsea. With the Blues, he has already won the Conference League as well as the Club World Cup. His contract in London runs until 2033.

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