Overview

• Bayern sporting director Max Eberl said Chelsea asked for Nicolas Jackson back, and Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg later reported the deal was 100% off with Bayern officially pulling out.
• Chelsea cancelled the loan citing fresh injuries, with Liam Delap ruled out for weeks and Cole Palmer also sidelined, leaving limited senior striker options.
• Jackson remained in Munich after the reversal as his agent Diomansy Kamara posted that the player would not return immediately.
• Reporting indicates Chelsea told Bayern any revival would require a purchase or a loan with an obligation, after an initial framework of a £13m loan fee with a £52m option.
• Bayern explored alternatives including Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman, but reporting says Atalanta rejected loan-with-option proposals and prefer a permanent deal.