Chelsea Block Nicolas Jackson’s Bayern Move After Last-Minute U-Turn

Nicolas Jackson's anticipated loan move to Bayern Munich has taken an unexpected turn. The Senegalese forward, who had already landed in Munich and was poised to complete a medical, has been instructed by Chelsea to return to London after a sudden injury setback to teammate Liam Delap.

Reports confirmed that Jackson’s arrival in Germany was part of a loan agreement reportedly worth €15 million for the season, with an option to purchase the 24-year-old for around €65 million at the end of the term .

However, the deal unraveled almost immediately. In a dramatic reversal, Chelsea moved to halt the agreement after Delap suffered a hamstring injury during their match against Fulham—a blow that threatens to sideline him for six to eight weeks .

The swift cancellation reveals Chelsea’s immediate need to preserve their attacking options. With Christopher Nkunku already sold to AC Milan and Delap unavailable, Nicolas Jackson—once considered expendable—has become a vital fallback. The abrupt U-turn has reportedly left the forward furious, with sources describing him as “angry” at the sudden reversal, especially after preparing for a big move to Bayern Munich .

Bayern, meanwhile, are left in limbo. Having believed the deal was complete, they now face uncertainty after Chelsea’s unexpected pullout .