Overview
- Football Insider reports Bayern are unlikely to exercise the reported €65 million purchase option, raising the prospect of a January move or a return in the summer.
- Everton have enquired with both Bayern and Chelsea about Jackson’s availability, according to the same reporting relayed by German outlets.
- One report claims Bayern have already told Chelsea they do not plan to trigger the clause, though this has not been confirmed by the clubs.
- Head coach Vincent Kompany publicly defended Jackson’s progress and said he expects the loanee to become important this season.
- BILD reports Jackson is not planning a January exit and wants to fight for minutes, even as Jamal Musiala’s impending return tightens competition after a start of five league lineups and a tally of three goals and one assist in 12 matches; his loan was reported at €16.5 million.