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Bayern Munich make decision on Nicolas Jackson future
TL;DR
Bayern Munich will not extend Nicolas Jackson's loan beyond this season. The club has decided not to activate the option for a permanent transfer from Chelsea, which would have cost around Ā£70 million.
Key points
- Bayern Munich will not extend Nicolas Jackson's loan
- Jackson joined Bayern on loan from Chelsea last summer
- Bayern has an option for a permanent transfer for Ā£70 million
- The club will not activate the transfer clause
- Jackson has scored nine goals in 29 appearances
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Bayern Munich make decision on Nicolas Jackson future
Bayern Munich are not currently planning to extend Nicolas Jacksonās spell at the club beyond this season.
Jackson joined Bayern on loan from Chelsea last summer and has scored nine goals in 29 appearances across all competitions. Bayern hold an option to turn Jacksonās loan into a permanent transfer, for a fee in the region of Ā£70m.
However, the German champions do not plan to activate that clause, or negotiate with Chelsea over an extension to the loan.
Sky Germany are reporting that Bayern have been satisfied with Jacksonās performances this season but are not prepared to meet the asking price.
Jackson is set to return to Chelsea in the summer and will have several options to consider in the upcoming transfer window. A number of clubs, including Newcastle United and Aston Villa, have been linked with the Senegal international.
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Q&A
Why is Bayern Munich not extending Nicolas Jackson's loan?
Bayern Munich has decided not to activate the option for a permanent transfer and will not negotiate an extension with Chelsea.
What is the fee for turning Nicolas Jackson's loan into a permanent transfer?
The fee for a permanent transfer of Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea is in the region of Ā£70 million.
How many goals has Nicolas Jackson scored for Bayern Munich?
Nicolas Jackson has scored nine goals in 29 appearances for Bayern Munich across all competitions.
