Chelsea star Jackson on Bayern’s radar: why this could work in their favour | OneFootball

FC Bayern's search for an offensive reinforcement is entering its hot phase - and Nicolas Jackson from FC Chelsea is increasingly coming into focus. In the poker game for the attacker, the Munich team could have an advantage.

In the poker game for Nicolas Jackson, FC Bayern could have a decisive advantage over the competition. As transfer expert Ben Jacobs reports, Chelsea is hesitant to loan the Senegalese striker to a direct Premier League rival like Aston Villa or Newcastle United - this is exactly where the German record champions could come into play.

Bayern's basic interest in Jackson had previously been reported by Fabrizio Romano. Accordingly, the Munich team called Chelsea in the past few days to inquire about the situation of the 24-year-old. Jackson, who is still under contract in London until 2031, is supposed to leave the club very soon.

Chelsea had originally rated the attacker with a starting valuation of around 80 million pounds (92.5 million euros). However, the interested parties hope that the price will drop shortly before the transfer deadline or that the Blues will agree to a loan formula. This model would be the only option for Bayern after the directive from honorary president Uli Hoeneß: He had made it clear that only a loan player can be signed.

FC Bayern looking for offensive reinforcement

Jackson moved to London from FC Villarreal in the summer of 2023 for 37 million euros. In his first season, he scored twelve Premier League goals, but was unable to establish himself as a permanent regular player. With his speed, physique, and flexibility, he would still be an interesting reinforcement for the Munich offense, which urgently needs reinforcement after the departures of Kingsley Coman, Leroy Sané, and Thomas Müller, as well as the injury to Jamal Musiala.

Whether Chelsea is actually willing to give up Jackson on loan remains to be seen. However, it is clear: If a loan becomes possible, FC Bayern would have better cards against the English competition.

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