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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.

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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.

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Bayern make final decision on Jackson transfer

Bayern Munich have decided to completely pull out of the deal for Nicolas Jackson. The Senegal international had reached Munich earlier this week to complete a loan move to the Bavarian club, but Chelsea decided to pull the plug on the transfer after Liam Delap sustained an injury. With Bayern now ending all negotiations, the striker will return to London.

Piero Hincapie

Hincapie travels to London without Leverkusen's permission

Piero Hincapie has travelled to London as he looks to push through a move to Arsenal, despite Bayer Leverkusen not granting him full permission to undergo a medical. The 23-year-old defender has made clear his wish to leave the Bundesliga giants, with the Gunners closing in on a deal that includes a season-long loan and an option to buy next summer.

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Bayern break silence on Chelsea cancelling Jackson's loan

Bayern Munich have spoken out after Chelsea's dramatic decision to cancel Nicolas Jackson's loan move at the last minute. The Senegal striker had travelled to Germany to complete his medical and sign a season-long deal, only for the Blues to pull the plug following Liam Delap's injury. Jackson, however, has stayed in Munich and is pushing to keep the move alive.

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Bayern chief Eberl has hope of reviving Jackson deal

Bayern Munich chief Max Eberl has opened up on their failed move to sign Nicolas Jackson on loan from Chelsea and he remains hopeful of reviving the transfer before deadline day on Monday. Jackson had travelled to Germany after Bayern reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign the striker on a season-long loan, however, the Blues backed out of the deal following Liam Delap's injury.

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