BUY CLAUSE FAILS: NICOLAS JACKSON SET FOR EMBARRASSING CHELSEA RETURN
Nicolas Jackson's obligation to buy at Bayern is set to fail. He needs 40 starts, but AFCON makes it impossible. His agent vows he'll never return to Chelsea.
Nicolas Jackson's move to Bayern Munich might not become permanent after all.
The 24-year-old forward joined the German champs from Chelsea this summer on loan. He pushed for the move after Chelsea tried to change their minds about letting him go.
Bayern paid a £14.2 million loan fee, with an obligation to buy for £56.2 million if he plays enough games. After Liam Delap's injury, Chelsea tried to cancel the deal, but Jackson refused to return. His agent and Bayern worked hard to smooth things over with Chelsea.
Now, it looks like he'll be back at Chelsea when the season ends because hitting that appearance target seems impossible.
Bayern president Uli Hoeness said Jackson needs to start 40 games. So far, he's only started five.
Bayern has at most 23 league games left and 12 Champions League matches. Even if he starts every game, Jackson will reach 40, but the Africa Cup of Nations is a problem.
Jackson has scored four goals for Vincent Kompany's team, but Senegal will probably call him up for the competition.
Senegal plays their first game on December 23 against Botswana, but Bayern's last game before the winter break is on December 21. Players have to be released before that date, so Jackson will miss at least one more Bayern game.
His club will be back on January 11. Senegal's last group game is December 30, but if they reach the final, they could play as late as January 18.
Also, Bayern Munich would need to play two extra Champions League matches to reach 40 starts for Jackson.
Despite losing to Arsenal, Vincent Kompany's team is third in the standings, with three favourable matches left in the league phase.
Jackson and his adviser, Diomansy Kamara, aren't worried about the appearance terms. As Daily Mail Sport reported before, they think that if Jackson scores enough goals, Bayern will find a way to sign him next summer.
Kamara said a return to Chelsea wasn't happening.
He said his relationship with (Enzo) Maresca isn't the best. Also, Chelsea allowed him to find the European level, so we're never going to bite the hand that feeds us.
He also mentioned that Jackson had a good relationship with Chelsea, but he scored 30 goals in two years, and the red cards complicated it, and Bayern has been a priority for a long time.
On Hoeness' comments, Kamara said it's a war of egos between the two clubs.
He added that it was a loan without an obligation to buy, but they pushed for it because Jackson didn't want to return to Chelsea. The clubs reached an agreement, and they discussed how many matches Jackson would have to play for an obligatory option.
Kamara stated Jackson's goal isn't to play 40 matches because if he scores 15 goals by December, they're not going to say, "Play 40 matches."
Jackson has four goals so far this season.
BAYERN MUNICH FACE MAJOR DECISION ON LEON GORETZKA AS EUROPEAN GIANTS CIRCLE NOW
Leon Goretzka’s future at Bayern Munich is uncertain as Tottenham and Napoli show interest. Discover why Vincent Kompany wants him to stay.
The winter transfer window is just around the corner, and as usual, Bayern Munich's name is popping up in transfer rumours all over the place. But the top guys at the club keep saying they won't be bringing anyone in this January.
As for players leaving, there's talk about guys whose contracts are almost up. Leon Goretzka is one of them, and he's been linked to a bunch of clubs lately.
Apparently, Bayern hasn't offered Goretzka a new deal yet. They're looking at younger midfielders to possibly replace him in the summer. Tottenham, Napoli, Fenerbahce, and Atletico Madrid are all said to be interested in snagging Goretzka this winter.
Sky Sports Germany says that Vincent Kompany thinks highly of Goretzka. The coach wants him to stay and appreciates what he brings to the field.
On the other hand, The Athletic is saying that the rumours about Goretzka going to Tottenham are off base. Apparently, Tottenham isn't trying to get him. Goretzka is also said to be locked in on finishing out the season strong with Bayern.
Goretzka's still got a job to do at Bayern.
Aleksandar Pavlovic has kind of jumped ahead of Goretzka in the lineup. The young midfielder played great in the first half of the season.
Goretzka's been coming off the bench lately. Even though he's not a starter right now, Goretzka can still help the team in the second half of the season. His experience will be really important in those big Champions League games. Plus, he can play different positions if needed. He can fill in on defence or be an attacking midfielder. A guy like that could be really helpful for Bayern as they try to win it all.
Right now, it looks like Kompany is happy with his team. Other than Sacha Boey, Bayern isn't expected to let go of any senior players this winter. Since Bayern is competing in three different competitions, Kompany will need everyone to play their best.
CONFIRMED: FABRIZIO ROMANO VALIDATES BAYERN MUNICH INTEREST IN €50M-RATED BRAZILIAN FORWARD RAYAN.
Bayern Munich eyes Vasco’s Rayan for a €50m summer move. Read how the 19-year-old fits into the 2026 attack alongside Harry Kane.
Bayern Munich had a decent summer with player transfers, though the timing could've been better. The club isn't planning on getting anyone new in January, but they're lining up deals for the summer.
Besides big-name signings, Bayern's also keeping an eye on young talent. They seem pretty interested in a top Brazilian prospect.
According to UOL in Brazil, Bayern is talking more with Vasco's forward, Rayan, and his people. The 19-year-old is up for joining Bayern, and Vasco is waiting for an offer. Word is, Vasco wants close to €50 million for himself.
Fabrizio Romano, the football transfer guy, also said Bayern is keen on Rayan. He knows there's been contact, but Rayan's just one of several players Bayern's looking at to beef up their attack.
Since Vasco might want a lot for Rayan, Bayern could be thinking about putting him straight into the first team. The kid can play on the right or behind the main striker. He's had a great season with Vasco, scoring 20 goals in all competitions.
Rayan's stats make him sound like a scoring machine, but he might need a bit to get used to the Bundesliga. Since Bayern has enough players in attack, Rayan could get time to adjust.
Bayern will need to get a forward next summer.
They let go of three experienced forwards over the summer and signed Luis Diaz for keeps, and Nicolas Jackson is on loan from Chelsea. Lennart Karl has really stepped up and is now a regular in the squad this season.
Max Eberl recently hinted that they probably won't buy Jackson permanently next summer. So, Bayern will need someone who can fill in for Harry Kane and play on the wings if needed.
Someone like Rayan might not be ready to back up Kane just yet. If Bayern gets the Brazilian forward, they'd still need another number nine to add some depth to the attack. Bayern might not spend a ton on forwards this summer, but there will definitely be some fresh faces in that part of the team.