Bayern Munich have already started working on deals for the next couple of transfer windows. However, the Bavarian club is not expected to make major signings during the winter transfer window. The focus will be on laying the groundwork for the summer deals.
Vincent Kompany and Bayern are content with the signings they made in the summer, even though the transfer window was chaotic. Luis Diaz and Jonathan Tah have hit the ground running, while Tom Bischof has shown his quality in limited game time. Nicolas Jackson has blown hot and cold, which has raised further eyebrows about his signing.
The Senegalese forward has scored two goals in ten appearances for Bayern since arriving from Chelsea on deadline day. Vincent Kompany has managed to get all his forwards firing this season, but Jackson has not yet shown his best in Bavarian colours. Courtesy to a rough start to life in Munich, there is uncertainty around Jackson staying at Bayern beyond this season.
According to Football Insider, Everton are keenly following the situation of Jackson at Bayern. The Merseyside club is open to signing Jackson in January if he continues to struggle. This report also insists Bayern are unlikely to sign Jackson on a permanent deal in the summer, even though they tried to negotiate a lower permanent fee for the Senegalese forward.
It remains to be seen if Bayern and Chelsea had agreed on a break clause in the loan deal for Jackson. Bayern have paid a loan fee close to €15 million, so it is highly unlikely that they have agreed a break clause with Chelsea.
Vincent Kompany pleased with the form of Nicolas Jackson
Despite concerns over Jackson’s form, Vincent Kompany has been pleased with the performances of the 25-year-old forward. The Belgian coach believes Jackson has already contributed well on the pitch and backs him to score more goals.
Jackson has been largely used as a number nine by Bayern this season. The Senegalese has been the backup number nine since Harry Kane has been in sensational form. The English forward is the outright first-choice striker for the defending Bundesliga champions. Kane has been deployed as a number ten whenever Jackson has been on the pitch for Die Roten.
Kompany has done a fine job with a smaller squad this season until now. With fatigue kicking in the players as the season progresses, players like Jackson will have a key role to play. His future could be well away from Bavaria in the long term, but Bayern are unlikely to part ways with him midway through the season.