According to journalist Florian Plettenberg, Bayern Munich have stepped up their interest in Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, holding fresh talks in recent days as they continue their search for attacking reinforcements.
While no full agreement has yet been reached between the player and Bayern, discussions are ongoing with Chelsea, who remain open to the possibility of a deal under the right conditions.
The Blues have made up their mind to offload Jackson this summer and a number of clubs have shown interest in signing the striker.
Bayern Munich enter race to sign Nicolas Jackson
After the signings of Joao Pedro and Liam Delap, Jackson has fallen down the pecking order at the club and that is why Chelsea have decided to cash in on the attacker.
Negotiations between the clubs have not been straightforward, but the Bundesliga giants’ determination to secure Jackson has added a new layer of complexity to his future.
This development is particularly concerning for Aston Villa, who had made Jackson one of their priority targets heading into the final days of the transfer window.
Unai Emery’s side are keen to strengthen their attacking options this summer and Jackson is a player who has interested them. The striker has played under Emery in the past at Villarreal in Spain.
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Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea in action (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Bayern’s entry into the race significantly shifts the landscape. For many players, the chance of joining a European giant like Bayern Munich, with their consistent Champions League presence and history of success, can be hard to resist.
If the German champions are able to progress negotiations, Villa could find themselves edged out despite their early interest.
Plettenberg reports that Premier League clubs, including Villa, remain firmly in the mix, but the competition has…
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