Bayern Munich announced on Saturday that the proposed loan agreement for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson is not yet finalized. This statement came amidst reports that Chelsea might reconsider the deal due to an injury sustained by their own striker, Liam Delap.
Delap's hamstring injury, suffered during a Premier League match against Fulham, could potentially sideline him for several weeks. Jackson, a 24-year-old Senegal international, had arrived in Munich earlier in the day.
Max Eberl, Bayern's managing director for sport, commented on the situation before the Bundesliga game against Augsburg. He stated that transfers are only complete once signatures are in place. He acknowledged Jackson's presence in Munich and indicated that the club would assess the situation calmly after the match.
Bayern Munich, having reduced their squad size for the current season, continues to seek reinforcements for their attacking line before the transfer window closes next week.
5 Comments
ytkonos
Chelsea's board is clueless. Letting Jackson go on loan with Delap injured is a huge gamble! Makes no sense.
lettlelenok
Smart move. Jackson needs consistent playing time to develop. Better to build elsewhere and come back stronger.
ytkonos
We spent a fortune on Jackson. He is not a good asset. Should never have happened!
dedus mopedus
It keeps the team fresh to have other players coming in.
Matzomaster
Good! Let him go to Bayern and gain some confidence. Coming back after some experiences will be great!