Bayern Munich Address Failed Nicolas Jackson Loan Bid After Chelsea Withdraws Post Delap Injury
Bayern Munich React to Collapsed Nicolas Jackson Loan After Chelsea U-Turn
By Adrian Bishop, Sports Reporter
Bayern Munich’s sporting director, Max Eberl, has addressed the abrupt collapse of their loan move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, citing Chelsea’s last-minute reversal due to an injury crisis.
[Image: Nicolas Jackson in training with Bayern Munich, caption: Jackson had undergone a medical with Bayern before Chelsea recalled him.]
The Bavarians reportedly agreed to a groundbreaking £13 million loan fee for Jackson, with a £56.2 million option to buy in 2026. However, Chelsea revoked the deal after forward Liam Delap suffered an injury during their 2-1 win over Fulham. With Delap sidelined, manager Enzo Maresca recalled Jackson to bolster his attacking options.
Eberl confirmed the situation post-Bayern’s 3-2 Bundesliga victory over Augsburg: “Chelsea informed us they wanted the player back after we’d agreed terms and completed the medical. Jackson is in Munich, but we’re sending him back.”
[Image: Liam Delap clutching his leg during Chelsea vs. Fulham, caption: Delap’s injury forced Chelsea to halt Jackson’s departure.]
The Senegalese striker, who scored 16 goals last season, had been training separately from Chelsea’s main squad amid transfer speculation. Despite his eagerness to join Bayern—even reportedly resisting Chelsea’s recall—the lack of a signed contract left the deal in limbo. Eberl admitted, “We don’t have a signed contract. We’ll try to find a solution, but time is tight.”
For Chelsea, losing Delap compounded their striker shortage. Though the club retains options like Cole Palmer and new signing João Pedro, neither is a traditional No. 9. Jackson’s return provides critical depth, though his long-term future remains uncertain.
[Image: Max Eberl speaking to press, caption: Bayern’s sporting director expressed frustration over the collapsed move.]
Bayern, meanwhile, face a dwindling transfer window—just 48 hours remain—to secure attacking reinforcements. The German giants had targeted Jackson to compete with Harry Kane, whose recent injury woes highlighted the squad’s reliance on the English captain.
While the fallout leaves both clubs scrambling, Jackson’s situation underscores the fragile nature of deadline-week transfers. Chelsea’s pragmatic reversal leaves Bayern searching for alternatives, while the 24-year-old forward returns to London—for now.
Published: 07:53 BST, 31 August 2025 | Updated: 08:33 BST, 31 August 2025
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