European Giants Snub Nicolas Jackson as Chelsea Rival Swoops In with Surprise Approach

Bayern Munich's sporting director Max Eberl has ruled out the Bundesliga champions pursuing a deal for Nicolas Jackson, though Premier League clubs remain interested in the Chelsea forward.

The Senegal striker appears increasingly likely to be among the players Chelsea will move on during the remaining weeks of the transfer window. Following impressive early performances from new signings Liam Delap and João Pedro, Jackson faces the prospect of starting the season as the club's third-choice attacking option.

Enzo Maresca provided little comfort to his restless striker. "While the transfer window remains active, all possibilities exist," the Chelsea boss informed media representatives on Thursday. "Nicolas's circumstances fall under this as well. We'll observe how things develop."

Newcastle United were previously linked with a Jackson approach as a backup option to Benjamin Šeško, who appears Manchester United-bound, though they face competition from other interested parties.

Following their unsuccessful attempt to secure Stuttgart's Nick Woltemade, Bayern Munich allegedly made inquiries regarding Chelsea's 24-year-old striker, as reported by Sky Germany. However, the German club's sporting director Eberl moved swiftly to dismiss these claims: "I have never had discussions with him."

"Our roster is complete," the under-pressure executive stated. "We remain extremely pleased with our current situation. We've acquired three players we specifically targeted. We're navigating challenging circumstances due to extended injury concerns. This complicates matters. However, we won't be bringing in any emergency signings."

While Bayern shows no genuine interest, Newcastle faces competition for Jackson, whose transfer fee is anticipated to exceed £79 million ($106.1 million). The Magpies compete with Chelsea's cross-town rivals Tottenham Hotspur, who have also approached the striker, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Tottenham reportedly would only pursue Jackson if Richarlison, who serves as Dominic Solanke's understudy, departs during this transfer period.

Jackson has rejected claims that he feels unsettled by the addition of two new strikers while keeping options open for potential moves. "I remain a Chelsea player," he stated matter-of-factly. "What lies ahead is in God's hands. Should anything change, it will become public knowledge. Currently, I'm concentrating on my training."