Chelsea have pulled out of Nicolas Jackson's loan move to Bayern Munich after Liam Delap suffered a hamstring injury in Saturday's 2-0 win over Fulham. The striker had flown to Germany after the clubs agreed a deal including a €65m option to buy, but Chelsea recalled him upon learning Delap could be out for eight weeks.
The decision has disappointed Jackson, who joined from Villarreal in 2023, and he is reluctant to return. Chelsea maintain no contract was signed and must protect the club's interests, informing Bayern the deal will not proceed.
Manager Enzo Maresca said after the match: 'When you have two strikers, it’s enough. When one is injured for different weeks, probably it’s not enough.' He was forced to use winger Tyrique George as a makeshift forward against Fulham.
Jackson has scored 24 Premier League goals for Chelsea, including a hat-trick against Tottenham. He signed a contract extension until 2033 last September and contributed to the Conference League win, though discipline issues have seen him suspended twice.
Chelsea have also completed a £40m signing of Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho on a seven-year deal. Bayern remain interested in defender Josh Acheampong, but Chelsea have no intention of selling. Meanwhile, a €40m offer for Barcelona midfielder Fermin López has been made, though Barca value him at €90m.
