Nicolas Jackson’s Loan to Bayern Munich
Nicolas Jackson, the forward from Chelsea, is poised to embark on a loan spell at Bayern Munich for the upcoming season, according to reports from ESPN. Chelsea has reached an agreement that includes a loan fee of approximately £13 million (around $17.5 million), accompanied by an option for Bayern to make the deal permanent for a specified sum of £56.25 million ($76 million). Additionally, the agreement stipulates that Chelsea will receive 25% of any future transfer fee related to Jackson.
Jackson’s Uncertain Future at Chelsea
Jackson’s tenure at Chelsea has been precarious, particularly following the club’s decision to recruit two new strikers during the current summer transfer window. The Blues initially secured Liam Delap from Ipswich Town for £30 million, followed by João Pedro from Brighton for a hefty £60 million. With these acquisitions, Jackson’s position within the team became increasingly uncertain.
While various clubs, including Aston Villa, Newcastle, and Juventus, expressed interest in Jackson, Bayern emerged as the sole team willing to meet Chelsea’s valuation, which allows them to activate the option for a permanent signing.
Jackson’s Performance and Chelsea’s Strategy
Last season, Jackson recorded 13 goals in 37 matches. Unlike some of his teammates designated to train separately from the main squad, known as the “bomb squad,” Jackson remained integrated with the rest of the players. Chelsea’s head coach, Enzo Maresca, maintained that while Jackson was part of the squad, he was still open to a transfer, aiming to adhere to UEFA regulations mandating a net positive transfer activity due to a previous ban affecting Chelsea’s spend.
Other Transfer News
Meanwhile, while Chelsea chose not to pursue Xavi Simons, who has since joined Tottenham from Red Bull Leipzig for £52 million, they are now engaging in discussions with Brighton regarding young talent Facundo Buonanotte. Initially set to head to Leeds on loan, Buonanotte’s prospective transfer was derailed by Chelsea’s interest. Reports suggest Brighton may only be willing to consider a loan to a Premier League club, rather than facilitating a permanent sale. The deadline for any potential agreements is approaching on Monday.
In related transfer news, Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United is on the verge of finalizing a £40 million deal with Chelsea, having signed a contract extending until 2032 at Stamford Bridge.
