LONDON – In a stunning last-minute reversal, Chelsea Football Club has pulled the plug on striker Nicolas Jackson’s proposed season-long loan to Bayern Munich. The decision, which has thrown the transfer into chaos, was triggered by an injury to another player just hours before the transfer window closes.
The move collapsed after 22-year-old forward Liam Delap sustained an injury during Chelsea’s Premier League match on Friday, August 30, 2025. With attacking depth suddenly compromised, the London club executed a dramatic U-turn on the agreed deal.
The situation was compounded by the fact that Jackson, a 24-year-old Senegalese international, was already in Germany to complete his medical and finalize the switch. According to reports, Chelsea demanded the player immediately return to London, a directive the striker has so far refused to follow.
The public stance from Bayern Munich, as relayed by director Max Eberl to German publication BILD, is one of frustrated resignation. “I’m not in a position to act,” Eberl stated. “We will tell the player and his agent that they have to go back to London, he’s a Chelsea player.”
Eberl confirmed the club’s intention to still find a resolution, adding, “For the final 48 hours, we’ll try to find a solution.” The incident highlights the intense pressure and complex negotiations that define the final hours of any transfer window.
The standoff leaves Jackson’s immediate future in limbo and underscores the tensions between player and club as the September 1st deadline rapidly approaches.
This story is based on developing reports and may be updated.
