“I’m Angry” — Nicolas Jackson Flies Home After Bayern Loan Collapses When Teammate Is Hurt

According to SaedNews, Chelsea abruptly called off Nicolas Jackson’s medical with Bayern Munich and ordered the 24-year-old to return to London after striker Liam Delap picked up a serious hamstring injury in the Blues’ 2-0 win over Fulham. Jackson, who had already travelled to Germany after an agreement was reached, is reported to be angry at the collapse of the £13m loan — and the club is expected to make fresh attempts to salvage the move while also juggling a suddenly thin striking corps.

The last 24 hours left Chelsea with a precarious forward line: Christopher Nkunku completed a permanent exit to AC Milan, Delap looks set to be sidelined for six to eight weeks, and Jackson’s departure was halted, leaving Joao Pedro as the only senior fit striker. Manager Enzo Maresca acknowledged the dilemma after the match, noting that one fit striker is not ideal and that the squad must be reassessed. Bayern’s sporting director confirmed Chelsea had pulled permission after the clubs had already agreed terms and arranged a medical.

Jackson’s agent reacted on social media with a terse message implying the player wanted to proceed — “The plane doesn't go backwards... Munich” — underscoring the tension between player ambition and club necessity. With Champions League travel to Bayern looming on 17 September and transfer deadline day approaching, Chelsea must act fast: targets such as Brighton’s Facundo Buonanotte are reported as options, while academy players like Tyrique George and Shim Mheuka may be relied upon as emergency cover. The episode crystallises the fragility of transfer plans when injuries upend strategy overnight.

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