'Plane Doesn't Go Backwards'? Nicolas Jackson Transfer In Limbo Between Chelsea & Bayern Munich

Last Updated:August 31, 2025, 17:52 IST

Nicolas Jackson remains in Germany after Chelsea aborted his Bayern Munich loan due to injuries. Agent Diomansy Kamara insists Jackson will not return as Chelsea eye Conrad Harder.

Nicolas Jackson transfer from Chelsea to Bayern Munich happeneing? (AP)

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson has reportedly stayed in Germany in a bid to revive his aborted loan move to Bayern Munich after the deal was called off at the last minute.

Jackson flew to Munich on Saturday to seal his season-long switch to the Bundesliga champions, only to be informed the move had to be cancelled due to Chelsea’s injury problems.

Blues striker Liam Delap will be sidelined for up to eight weeks after suffering a hamstring injury in Saturday’s win over Fulham, while England forward Cole Palmer is also out with a groin issue.

With Christopher Nkunku having joined AC Milan this week, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca would be left with Joao Pedro as his only fit senior striker if Jackson were allowed to leave.

Following a 3-2 win at Augsburg on Saturday, Bayern sporting director Max Eberl confirmed the deal was off.

“Chelsea informed us that they would like the player back after we agreed yesterday," he said.

“The situation now is that the lad is here in Munich, but we are sending him back."

However, Jackson, 24, was angry with Chelsea’s late change of plans and reportedly decided against leaving Germany on Sunday while his representatives work to resolve the stand-off.

Jackson’s agent Diomansy Kamara insisted on social media that his player was not returning to Chelsea.

“We’re not going back. The plane doesn’t go backwards: Munich," he said.

Is Nicolas Jackson Staying At Chelsea Or Moving To Bayern Munich?

Meanwhile, Chelsea are reportedly exploring a move for Sporting Lisbon’s Conrad Harder before Monday’s transfer deadline, which could pave the way for Jackson to join Bayern after all.

Chelsea are said to prefer selling Jackson on a permanent basis rather than reviving the loan deal.

Earlier on Saturday, an agreement had been reached that would have seen the Senegal striker move for an initial £13 million (15 million euros) loan fee with an option for Bayern to make the deal permanent for £52 million.

Jackson, who has not played for Chelsea this season, was told he was not part of Maresca’s plans following the signings of Delap from Ipswich and Joao Pedro from Brighton.

Jackson has endured a turbulent time at Chelsea since joining from Villarreal two years ago, with criticism of his erratic finishing marring his spell in west London.

(With inputs from AFP)

Ritayan Basu

Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes cricket content, havin...Read More

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August 31, 2025, 17:52 IST

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