Nicolas Jackson is likely to return to London this summer. His loan with Bayern Munich has finished without a permanent deal. According to trusted source Graeme Bailey, the Senegalese player is preparing to head back to Stamford Bridge. This is happening even though his representatives are in talks with different parties about a potential move.
Aston Villa transfer news on Nicolas Jackson
Chelsea expected this outcome. Bayern saw Jackson as a short-term solution, not a long-term replacement for their current strikers. Although Bayern paid a significant loan fee to bring him in, Jackson couldn’t replace Harry Kane, resulting in just five goals in twenty-two matches.
The report notes that the 24-year-old forward is still attractive to clubs across Europe. Manchester United, Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Aston Villa are all tracking his situation. Atletico Madrid is also interested as they look for a replacement for Julian Alvarez, who may leave.
Despite a slight drop in his market value during his time in Germany, the high loan fee has helped Chelsea manage their finances. As a result, Chelsea is open to a permanent sale if a suitable offer comes in this summer. Both Jackson and the club are looking for a fresh start.
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