Ross Wilson can strike £50m deal as European giant gives Newcastle United green light
Bayern Munich will not sign Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson on a permanent basis.
Bayern Munich have confirmed they will not sign Nicolas Jackson permanently this summer.
Newcastle United were understood to be considering a move for the 24-year-old during the Alexander Isak saga. However, a steep asking price put Toon chiefs off, with Chelsea demanding around £80million.
Bayern ultimately swooped in to stump up a staggering £13million for a season-long loan. Jackson has netted a respectable 10 goals in 29 games - most of which have been largely as a substitute.
Bayern Munich chief speaks out
Speaking to ZDF, Germany’s public-service broadcaster, Bayern sporting director Max Eberl ruled out a potential permanent switch. On Jackson, he said: “We don’t have to exercise the (purchase) option because he hasn’t reached the required number of appearances. In any case, we won’t be exercising that option.”
Newcastle United striker hunt
It is understood that Newcastle are chasing a striker despite spending £120million on Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa. Neither player has had the intended impact at St James’ Park this season.
While Woltemade started well, he has since been rotated and used as a midfielder to trigger a debate on Tyneside. As for Wissa, he has looked a million miles from the man who scored 19 Premier League goals for Brentford last season.
Will Osula has been leading the line for the Magpies in recent weeks. But the jury remains out on whether he is a serious long-term option up front.
Jackson would be considered a better version of Osula. The Senegal international is a livewire and perhaps lacks a clinical streak but has proven he can score goals in Spain, England and Germany.
Bayern Munich on Anthony Gordon
Transfer chief Eberl also gave an ambiguous answer when asked about Anthony Gordon, who is linked with a potential move to the Allianz Arena. He said: “In the summer we can approach the market in a relaxed way. Right now, it would be disrespectful to talk about players who could be with us from July 1.”