Overview

• Chelsea withdrew permission for Nicolas Jackson’s loan move after a deal with Bayern had been agreed with an option to buy.
• Jackson has remained in Germany while his representatives explore a solution, despite Bayern stating Chelsea asked for his return.
• Club stance now rules out any loan exit for Jackson, with reports indicating a permanent sale would require around €65 million.
• Bayern are understood to prefer a loan at this stage of the window, creating a gap between the clubs’ positions.
• Chelsea have made enquiries for forwards such as Sporting CP’s Conrad Harder and have considered an internal recall of Marc Guiu as the deadline nears.