‘Closed the chapter’ – Club not speaking to Chelsea man’s agents, Saudi Arabia might be the answer

Bayern Munich are taking a relaxed approach to Nico Jackson’s future, with a permanent move from Chelsea unlikely.

That’s according to Sport 1. The German outlet cover the Chelsea striker today and how his future is unlikely to be at the Allianz.

Jackson joined Bayern on loan from Chelsea at the end of the summer transfer window. He joined as a late alternative to Harry Kane but has barely featured this season.

Vincent Kompany has used him mainly as a rotational option, handing him 22 appearances but only seven starts across all competitions.

Bayern Munich deal unlikely

Bayern making the deal permanent is looking unlikely. The German side an option to buy Jackson for €65m. That becomes an obligation if he plays 45 minutes in 40 competitive games this season.

Sport Witness have covered a report that either clause is likely to be met. That report in November suggested Chelsea were heading for disappointment on that front.

Sport 1 now back that up. According to their information, Bayern Munich are taking a relaxed view of the situation.

They haven’t had any further discussions with Jackson’s representatives about his future. Their priorities were, and remain, elsewhere. They see that as having ‘closed the chapter.’ All indications suggest they will send him back to Chelsea.

Saudi Arabia keen

Fussball Transfers also provide information on the matter, via BILD podcast Bayern Insider. According to their information, several clubs from Saudi Arabia have set their sights on the striker.

Al Ahli, in particular, have shown concrete interest in the 24-year-old. That’s because neither Bayern nor Chelsea have plans for the striker long-term.

The latter were clearly hoping that Bayern would take Jackson permanently this summer. But the German giants seem happy to have just taken him for a year and leave it at that.

In the meantime, Jackson is stuck in between, playing limited minutes and probably wondering why he bothered leaving Stamford Bridge last year.