- Bayern Munich lead the race for Jackson
- Chelsea demand a loan fee
- Could face competition for places in Bavaria
Bayern’s sporting director, Max Eberl, has been heavily involved in driving talks forward, keen to add attacking depth to a squad that will once again chase silverware on multiple fronts. They have agreed to cover the entire wages of Jackson, which has convinced the Blues to advance with negotiations. However, with Harry Kane entrenched as their first-choice striker, Jackson would need to carve out a role either as backup or in rotational games across the Bundesliga, Champions League, and domestic cup competitions.
Jackson’s looming departure highlights how dramatically his fortunes have shifted at Stamford Bridge. Once tipped to be a central figure in Chelsea’s rebuild, he now finds himself surplus to requirements after the summer arrivals of Joao Pedro and Liam Delap. Both new signings have been fast-tracked into the Premier League starting XI, while Jackson has been left out of the matchday squads altogether in the opening two fixtures.
Further complicating Jackson’s fate is Chelsea’s relentless activity in the transfer market. The Blues remain locked in talks with Manchester United for young winger Alejandro Garnacho, who has already agreed personal terms with Chelsea. Despite multiple bids being tabled, United are holding firm on their £50 million ($67.5m) asking price, so far rejecting every attempt to lure him away from Old Trafford.
At the same time, Chelsea are also engaged in discussions with RB Leipzig over Xavi Simons, a move that could be tied to potential deals involving out-of-favour forward Christopher Nkunku. The Bundesliga club are exploring whether Nkunku could return to Germany, a switch that may smooth the way for Simons to travel in the opposite direction. If Bayern’s interest in Jackson continues to accelerate, Chelsea could see more than one player heading to Bavaria before the transfer window shuts.
With the September 1 transfer deadline looming, time is running out for Chelsea, Bayern, and Jackson to thrash out a final agreement. The player himself is said to be fully on board with the Bayern switch, seeing it as a fresh start after being frozen out in west London. But as Chelsea juggle simultaneous negotiations for Garnacho, Simons, and potentially Nkunku, Jackson’s future hangs in the balance.
