"Kompany is convinced of Jackson's abilities and would have liked to keep him in Munich, Matthäus said on the TV program Sky90 (via @iMiaSanMia). But he's too expensive. Kompany has made it clear internally that he would like to keep Jackson, but obviously at a certain price that Chelsea might not accept."
"Apparently, Vincent Kompany thinks Jackson's contribution has been a net positive, because he wanted to keep the striker permanently, according to Lothar Matthäus. This does line up with prior reports that Chelsea were unwilling to negotiate too far down on a permanent fee for the Senegalese striker."
"From the player's perspective, this will be a bitter end to a promising start in Munich. Reports all indicated that Jackson was unwilling to go back to Chelsea, and was trying his hardest to set up a new life in the Bavarian capital. Now he will go back to London, and likely either be sold or loaned out again until his contract expires."
"In the meantime, Bayern Munich have shifted focus to Newcastle United star Anthony Gordon. Gordon will likely be much more expensive than Jackson, but promises more utility across the front line and more future potential."
Bayern Munich decided to move on from Nicolas Jackson after the current season. The Senegalese striker is set to return to Chelsea after scoring 10 goals and providing 4 assists for the German champions. Vincent Kompany is described as believing Jackson’s contributions were positive and wanting to keep him permanently, but only at a price Bayern could justify. Lothar Matthäus reports that the sticking point is cost, with Chelsea unlikely to accept a lower permanent fee. Bayern are instead focusing on Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon, expected to cost more but offering broader attacking utility and future potential. Jackson’s return to London is likely to involve another sale or loan until his contract expires.
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