Chelsea Cancels Nicolas Jackson Bayern Loan After Liam Delap Injury

Chelsea have abruptly canceled Nicolas Jackson's loan move to Bayern Munich following a hamstring injury to their forward Liam Delap, who is expected to be sidelined for six to eight weeks. The Senegalese striker had already traveled to Munich and was preparing to finalize the deal, which included a £13 million loan fee and an option for Bayern to buy him permanently for around £65-69 million. Chelsea's head coach Enzo Maresca indicated that with Delap injured, the team cannot afford to lose attacking options, leaving Joao Pedro as their only recognized striker. Despite Jackson's desire to remain at Bayern, Chelsea has requested his return, signaling a shift in their transfer plans to maintain squad depth. The decision reflects Chelsea's urgent need to reinforce their frontline after the injury blow, as they prioritize immediate team needs over financial considerations. This transfer reversal has caused frustration for Jackson, who was sidelined during the summer and seen as a key asset in Chelsea's transfer strategy.