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Bayern agree loan deal for Jackson — includes obligation to buy

Bayern Munich have finally landed Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson after days of uncertainty, agreeing a new loan-to-buy deal worth a total of £70.5 million (€81.5m/$95.4m). The Bundesliga champions will pay an increased loan fee of £14.25m, while an obligation to buy for £56.2m has been inserted at the Blues’ insistence. Jackson had already agreed personal terms and will join on a five-year deal.

Kane Lewy

Kane 'open' to replacing Lewandowski at Barcelona

Harry Kane could be heading for a blockbuster switch to Barcelona in 2026, with reports in Spain claiming the Bayern Munich striker is seen as the ideal successor to Robert Lewandowski. The England captain has two years left on his deal in Germany but is thought to be considering a fresh challenge when his release clause drops, putting Barca in contention alongside Premier League suitors.

Frequently asked questions

With 20 titles to their name, Ajax are the most successful side in KNVB Beker history. They first won the cup in 1917, with their most recent win coming in 2021.

In the current format of the KNVB Beker, as many as 110 teams are contesting for the cup. The first-ever KNVB Beker final took place in 1899 between RAP Amsterdam and HVV Den Haag, with the former winning 1-0.

Pim Doesburg played in 76 KNVB Beker games, making him the record-holding appearance maker in the cup's history.

Willy van der Kuijlen, a prolific centre-forward, is the all-time top scorer of the KNVB Beker, with an impressive 57 goals in 63 appearances. The fact that he is also the all-time top scorer in Eredivisie speaks volumes about his goalscoring prowess!

Legends such as Frank Rijkaard, Ruud Gullit, Marco van Basten, Johan Cruyff, Edwin van der Sar, and Wesley Sneijder have all played in the KNVB Beker.

The KNVB Beker has featured several renowned managers who have left their mark on Dutch football such as Frank de Boer, Ronald Koeman, and Erik ten Hag.