Plan B up front: Bayern have found an alternative to Jackson | OneFootball

FC Bayern is looking for alternatives to Nicolas Jackson. Shortly before the transfer window closes, the Munich club has apparently set its sights on a new attacking player.

As the transfer of Nicolas Jackson becomes increasingly complicated, Ademola Lookman has emerged as another option for the record champions. According to information from The Athletic, FC Bayern has made an inquiry to Atalanta Bergamo regarding the winger. The proposed model: a loan with an option to buy—apparently involving a substantial fee. An initial offer is said to have already been submitted. Sky has also since confirmed this. In addition to Bayern, Galatasaray and Tottenham are reportedly interested in the attacker as well.

Shortly thereafter, transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio reported that Atalanta Bergamo has already rejected the Munich club's request for a loan with an option to buy—making a Lookman transfer increasingly unlikely as the transfer window draws to a close. The offer for a loan with an option to buy is said to have been around 28 million euros. Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano also confirmed that the Italians are only considering a permanent sale or a loan with an obligation to buy.

Last season, Lookman scored 15 goals and provided 5 assists in Serie A. Across all competitions, he tallied a total of 20 goals for Atalanta. So far this season, he has not yet featured and was not included in the squad recently—a possible indication of an impending transfer.

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Lookman himself is apparently considering a move. The Athletic reports that the 27-year-old is looking for a new step in his career. Inter Milan also showed interest, but Atalanta does not want to let him go to another Serie A club. However, the Italians' clear veto is likely to dash Munich's hopes as well.

Meanwhile, there is still no progress regarding the Jackson situation. The 24-year-old has been in Munich since Saturday. The deal was already agreed upon before Chelsea unexpectedly backtracked due to an injury in their own squad. According to Sky, the club is now demanding a permanent transfer—a scenario that is currently not an option for Bayern. Internally, the club continues to favor loan deals.

Despite the uncertainty, Jackson and his camp remain committed to a move to Munich. Bayern, meanwhile, continues to explore the market—with Lookman as a potential plan B. But this option also seems to be falling through. The final hours of the transfer window are likely to test sporting director Max Eberl's nerves.

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