Will Loïs Openda replace Jackson at Bayern? Here’s the latest | OneFootball

Loïs Openda comes into the focus of FC Bayern shortly before the transfer deadline. The Leipzig player could become an alternative if the transfer of Nicolas Jackson ultimately falls through.

The deal with Jackson, which seemed almost finalized, is at risk of collapsing – an injury to Chelsea's backup striker Liam Delap led the Premier League club to withdraw the loan model at short notice. Instead, the Londoners are now demanding a permanent transfer – a scenario not planned in Munich.

According to Sky information, Max Eberl is therefore considering Loïs Openda. The Belgian is under contract with RB Leipzig until 2028. According to the report, the Munich club has not yet contacted the Saxons – and this on the penultimate day of the transfer window.

RB is reportedly open to a permanent sale or a loan with a subsequent purchase option. The transfer fee demand is over 40 million euros. How exactly a possible loan model would be structured is still unclear. What is clear is that Bayern would only be interested if the purchase option were not mandatory.

Kompany is also considered a supporter

Transfer expert Sacha Tavolieri reported yesterday that FC Bayern is considering a loan of Loïs Openda with a subsequent purchase option. According to this, Kompany knows his Belgian compatriot well and appreciates his strengths. Openda joined Leipzig in 2023 for 40 million euros from Lens. In the past season, the 25-year-old scored 13 goals and provided eleven assists in 45 competitive matches.

With his speed, finishing ability, and positional flexibility, the Belgian national player fits perfectly into Bayern's profile. He can be used both as a central striker and on the left side – a trait that is particularly in demand in the current squad after several departures.

Harder as a possible key player

Intriguingly, Sporting Lisbon's striker Conrad Harder is on the radar of both Chelsea and Leipzig – and could thus become the decisive factor. A move to Leipzig would pave the way for Openda towards Munich. However, if he lands at Chelsea, it could still make the Jackson deal feasible.

Max Eberl stated on Saturday during the away game at FC Augsburg: “Chelsea informed us that they want the player back – after we had reached an agreement yesterday and received permission to conduct the medical examination. Now the situation is that the player is in Munich and we have to send him back. That's the current state of affairs, I can't look into the future.”

Whether a solution for Jackson will still emerge or Bayern will finally focus on Openda is likely to be decided in the last hours before the transfer deadline.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.