Overview

• Nicolas Jackson joined Bayern from Chelsea on a season-long loan and made his debut in a 5–0 win over Hamburg.
• The loan was completed on deadline day for a reported €16.5 million fee after talks briefly wavered.
• Chelsea considered recalling Jackson when Liam Delap suffered a thigh injury, but the deal ultimately stood.
• Bayern asked about Raheem Sterling as a contingency, yet he declined to leave England and remains out of Enzo Maresca's plans.
• Sporting director Max Eberl said the staff will tap Jackson's knowledge of Chelsea, with other options such as Ademola Lookman and Antony also discussed during the scramble.