Chelsea Recall Guiu Amid Delap Injury While Bayern Abandons Jackson Deal

Chelsea's plans to loan striker Nicolas Jackson to Bayern Munich fell through after Liam Delap suffered a hamstring injury, leading the club to recall Marc Guiu early from his loan at Sunderland to provide cover. Despite Jackson's presence in Munich for a medical and his desire to complete the move, Chelsea reversed the deal to address their striker shortage, although Bayern reportedly withdrew from the agreement. Guiu, who scored once in three appearances for Sunderland and is cup-tied, is now back at Chelsea but is unlikely to be a significant first-team option. The club is exploring other striker targets, including Jørgen Strand Larsen and had interest in Conrad Harder, while also managing potential departures like Tyrique George. This striker crisis highlights Chelsea’s scramble in the final hours of the transfer window as they try to cope with Delap’s expected lengthy absence. Sources indicate tension between Chelsea and Jackson over the aborted move, with Jackson resisting a return to the club.