In a dramatic twist to the January transfer window, German giants Bayern Munich are preparing a bold swoop for Chelsea's centre-forward Nicolas Jackson, Mail Sport can reveal.
The Bavarian club, led by former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel, has identified the 23-year-old Senegalese striker as a prime target to bolster their attacking options. Despite a mixed start to his Stamford Bridge career following a £32 million move from Villarreal, Jackson's raw pace, power, and immense potential have clearly made a lasting impression.
Tuchel's Personal Admiration Drives Interest
The interest is understood to be driven by Tuchel himself, who is a known admirer of Jackson's unique profile. The Bayern manager believes his system at the Allianz Arena could be the perfect environment to unlock the young forward's undoubted talent and refine his finishing, which has been inconsistent.
This potential move poses a significant dilemma for Chelsea and manager Mauricio Pochettino. The Blues are already light on proven goalscoring options, and selling Jackson would leave a considerable gap in their squad mid-season, forcing them to urgently seek a replacement.
Chelsea's Stance and the Striker's Form
While Bayern's interest is concrete, it remains to be seen if Chelsea would even entertain offers for a player they signed just a few months ago. Jackson has shown flashes of brilliance, including a hat-trick against Tottenham, intertwined with frustrating bouts of profligacy in front of goal.
His sale would represent a quick admission of a failed transfer, a scenario the club's hierarchy may be reluctant to endorse. All eyes will now be on Munich to see if they formalise their interest with an official bid when the transfer market reopens.
