Transfer of Jackson to Chelsea has been canceled; Bayern's stance confirmed.

In a surprising turn of events, Chelsea have decided to recall Nicolas Jackson from his loan spell at Bayern Munich, following an injury to fellow striker Liam Delap in the Premier League match against Fulham.

Delap, who joined Chelsea last season, sustained a hamstring injury during the game, leaving a gap in the team's attack. In response, Chelsea have cancelled the loan deal for Jackson, who had been set to join the Bundesliga champions.

The decision to recall Jackson came after the striker had underperformed slightly, with his 36.6 expected goals not quite matching the reality since joining Chelsea in 2023. Despite this, Jackson has managed to score 30 goals in 81 games across all competitions for the Blues.

Chelsea's sporting director, Max Eberl, confirmed the cancellation of the loan move, stating that the club wants Jackson back after an agreement was reached. The current situation sees Jackson in Munich, with Bayern Munich having to send him back to Chelsea.

The recall of Jackson has seen him fall down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge, with the arrivals of Delap and Joao Pedro pushing him further down the list. This has led to speculation about Jackson's future at the club, with some suggesting that he may be loaned out again in the future.

Diomansy Kamara, Jackson's agent, has taken to social media to discuss the situation, with a post that included the phrase "Munich." It remains to be seen how this will impact Jackson's future at Chelsea, but one thing is certain - the striker's time at Bayern Munich has been cut short for now.

Jackson had jetted into Munich for a medical before the deal was cancelled, and it remains unclear whether he will be given the opportunity to complete the move in the future. For now, Chelsea fans will be hoping that Delap makes a speedy recovery and that the team can continue to perform well in the Premier League.