Chelsea ends Marc Guiu's loan at Sunderland; Enzo Maresca seeks alternative forwards due to Liam Delap's injury, with Nicolas Jackson remaining stationary
In a surprising turn of events, the loan deal for Chelsea's young striker, Nicolas Jackson, to Bayern Munich has been called off. The German giants had agreed to pay a record-breaking loan fee of over £13 million, making it the most expensive single-season loan in history.
Initially, Bayern Munich had an obligation to permanently buy Jackson next summer for €80m (£69m/$93m). However, on Sunday, the Bavarian club withdrew from the operation to sign the promising English talent.
Jackson, who was adamant on joining Bayern Munich, refused to return to London following the cancellation of the deal. The 22-year-old striker had already landed in Germany for his medical before the move was scrapped.
At Chelsea, Joao Pedro will continue to lead the line at Stamford Bridge. With the cancellation of the deal, Guiu, who has returned to the squad, may potentially deputise for Pedro, with Jackson as the third-choice No.9.
Meanwhile, Chelsea's fellow striker, Delap, is facing an injury setback. The extent of the injury could prove to be worse than initially thought, with Jackson's absence potentially extending his playing time.
Chelsea manager Maresca has told Jackson that he is not being counted on for the 2025-26 season. The young striker's injury could rule him out for 6 to 8 weeks, but a longer layoff cannot be ruled out.
This development leaves both Chelsea and Bayern Munich in a state of uncertainty as the transfer window draws to a close. The future of Nicolas Jackson remains unclear, but one thing is certain - the world of football is never short of surprises.
