Chelsea have decided to halt Nicolas Jackson’s proposed loan move to Bayern Munich following an unexpected injury setback to Liam Delap. The 24-year-old Senegal international had already traveled to Germany to finalize his switch, but the Premier League side quickly requested his return to London.
Sources close to the situation reveal that Bayern were confident of sealing the temporary deal, viewing Jackson as an ideal option to strengthen their attacking depth. However, Chelsea’s sudden change of stance came after young forward Liam Delap suffered an injury during training this week, leaving the squad short of striker options ahead of a demanding fixture schedule.
Jackson, who joined Chelsea last summer, has shown flashes of brilliance in his debut season at Stamford Bridge but has faced inconsistency in front of goal. Despite that, he remains highly rated by the club’s coaching staff, who believe he can develop into a reliable forward with more playing time.
The move to Bayern was seen as an opportunity for the striker to gain valuable minutes in the Bundesliga, while also competing in the Champions League. However, Chelsea’s decision underscores their determination to keep depth in attack, especially as the club navigates through multiple competitions.
For Bayern Munich, the collapse of the deal is a setback in their pursuit of reinforcing Thomas Tuchel’s frontline. With Harry Kane leading the attack, Bayern were seeking additional firepower and rotation options, and Jackson’s pace and versatility were considered an attractive solution.
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This latest twist highlights Chelsea’s difficult balancing act between allowing players to develop elsewhere and maintaining adequate squad depth. While Jackson may still be open to future loan opportunities, his immediate focus will now return to Chelsea, where he will compete for a place in the starting eleven.
As it stands, Bayern Munich will need to look elsewhere in the transfer market, while Chelsea fans can expect to see Jackson play a more significant role in the coming weeks.