According to journalist Florian Plettenberg, Bayern Munich are closing in on a surprise loan deal for Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson, with negotiations now at an advanced stage.
The Bundesliga champions have moved quickly to secure attacking reinforcements before the transfer window closes, and Jackson has emerged as the player they want to bring in.
Plettenberg reports that Bayern and Chelsea are now locked in talks to finalise the finer points of the agreement, though the framework of the deal is already in place.
Crucially, Bayern are prepared to cover the full salary of the 24-year-old striker, which has proven to be a decisive factor in convincing Chelsea to entertain the move.
Nicolas Jackson has no future at Chelsea
The attacker has fallen down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge after the summer arrivals of Joao Pedro and Liam Delap.
Manager Enzo Maresca was convinced that Jackson needs to be offloaded this summer and the club had been looking for buyers for him.
The attacker had interest from Premier League clubs as well, with Newcastle United and Aston Villa linked with a move for him but now it appears like Bayern Munich have managed to make a breakthrough in the deal.
On the player’s side, Jackson has already given the green light. The Senegal international is said to be “100% in agreement” with Bayern Munich’s proposal, as he views the opportunity to play in Germany as a major step forward in his career.
The chance to compete for titles domestically and in Europe with one of the continent’s biggest clubs is believed to have been a significant attraction.
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Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
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