Transfer off: Bayern pull out of the Jackson chase | OneFootball

The back-and-forth regarding Nicolas Jackson seems to be finally over: FC Bayern has apparently withdrawn from negotiations with FC Chelsea.

According to information from Sky, the transfer of the Senegalese striker is 100 percent off the table. Jackson and his agent Ali Barat will reportedly leave Munich and fly back to England.

Just a few days ago, everything seemed to be heading towards a conclusion. Jackson had already traveled to Munich, completed the medical check, and was waiting with his management for the final confirmation.

However, Chelsea pulled the plug at the last second. The reason was the injury to Liam Delap, who was originally planned as a backup striker for the Blues. After the injury, the club no longer wanted to let Jackson go on loan.

This disrupted the original plan of the Munich team. Sports director Max Eberl had consistently emphasized that, following Uli Hoeneß's directive, only loan deals without a mandatory purchase option were considered. However, Chelsea recently insisted on a permanent transfer or at least a loan with a purchase obligation – a model that did not find approval in Munich.

Jackson himself had made it clear that he absolutely wanted to join FC Bayern. His agent Diomansy Kamara told BILD: "We still hope that the deal will go through. If we had no hope, we wouldn't be here anymore." But all efforts to reach an agreement failed due to the demands of the Londoners.

Bayern has Ademola Lookman on the list

For FC Bayern, the breakdown of talks is a significant setback in the final hours of the transfer window. After the departure of Kingsley Coman and injury concerns with Jamal Musiala, the management wanted to strengthen the offense once more.

Jackson fit the sought profile: dynamic, robust, versatile, and with international experience. With 30 goals and twelve assists in 81 competitive matches for Chelsea, he could have provided immediate help.

Now, shortly before the deadline day, the Munich team is once again without a new offensive player. Although they are still exploring the market for alternatives like Ademola Lookman, the situation there is also difficult. Atalanta Bergamo recently rejected a loan offer from Bayern and is demanding a permanent sale.

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