Overview

• Jackson said his move nearly collapsed after Liam Delap’s injury at Chelsea but he pushed to complete the loan and felt convinced by talks with Max Eberl and coach Vincent Kompany.
• Senior Bayern figure Uli Hoeneß said the large fee only becomes due if Jackson starts 40 games, a threshold he argued is unlikely to be reached this season.
• The Evening Standard reports a £14.3m loan fee and an obligation of about £56.2m if appearance conditions are met, while other outlets cite a €65m figure linked specifically to 40 starts.
• Sport Bild, via subsequent reporting, says Chelsea, Bayern and Jackson plan to revisit a permanent transfer next spring if his season is successful and the automatic trigger does not apply.
• UEFA rules clear Jackson to face Chelsea in the Champions League, with Enzo Maresca noting he has no issue with loanees playing against their parent clubs.