Manchester City are set to be without summer signing Rayan Cherki until November and Claudio Echeverri would offer ideal cover if he wasn't already on loan.
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.
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.
Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has been sacked by Bayer Leverkusen after the team's shocking Bundesliga collapse against ten-man Werder Bremen. Ten Hag has been dismissed after just two Bundesliga games and 62 days in charge of the German side, who were held to a 3-3 draw after blowing a two-goal lead against Bremen on Saturday.
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.
Erik ten Hag’s future at Bayer Leverkusen is already hanging by a thread just two games into the new Bundesliga season. The Dutchman has come in for huge internal criticism after a shaky start, with the club refusing to publicly back him. The former Manchester United boss could be out of a job again as early as next week.
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.
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.