Nicolas Jackson forced to return to Chelsea after Bayern pull out of deal

German unable to revive loan deal for the striker

Jackson had remained in Munich in hopes of move

Nicolas Jackson has been left frustrated after Bayern Munich called off their attempt to revive a deal to sign the striker on loan from Chelsea. Jackson is due to return to London but is understood to be disappointed with how the situation has played out. Enzo Maresca, the Chelsea head coach, may face a challenge to lift the forward’s spirits when he rejoins the squad after the international break.

It had seemed Jackson was set for a new challenge when he given permission to fly to Munich on Saturday after Bayern reached an agreement on a loan with an option to buy for €65m (£56.3m). However, Chelsea contacted the German club to inform them that they would not permit the deal to go ahead after Liam Delap sustained a hamstring injury against Fulham later in the day.