Overview

• Jackson joined Bayern from Chelsea on a season-long loan for a reported €16.5m with a €65m purchase option that becomes an obligation only if he starts 40 matches, excluding the DFB-Pokal.
• Bayern director Uli Hoeness publicly downplayed a permanent deal, saying it will not happen unless the 40-start threshold is met.
• Playing time has been limited so far, including a five-minute Champions League cameo against Chelsea after a second-half appearance in the Bundesliga.
• Agent Diomansy Kamara says Jackson does not see himself returning to Chelsea, while agent Ali Barat suggested Bayern could negotiate a fee around £56m if performance warrants it.
• Chelsea have moved to reshape their forward line, announcing a pre-agreement to sign Strasbourg captain Emanuel Emegha next summer.