8 h. ago Nicolas Jackson forced to return to Chelsea after Bayern pull out of deal

German club unable to revive loan deal for strikerJackson had remained in Munich in hopes of moveNicolas 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 was given permission to fly to Munich on Saturday after Bayern reached an agreement on a loan with an option to buy for €65m (£56m). 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. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Furious Nicolas Jackson refuses Chelsea return after Bayern Munich move called off

Liam Delap could be out for up to six weeks

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22 h. ago Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd plot £40m move, Liverpool eye surprise deal, Nicolas Jackson statement

Transfer deadline day is on the horizon and Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool could all still be busy in the final hours of the window with a number of deals to complete

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26 h. ago Sunday’s briefing: Man Utd finally win and Newcastle sign new striker

Bruno Fernandes scored last-gasp penalty as United edged past Burnley, while Newcastle completed a club-record move for Stuttgart’s Nick Woltemade.

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29 h. ago Inside how Nicolas Jackson's Bayern move collapsed: KIERAN GILL reveals details of mid

A single hamstring injury in the 14th minute of a Premier League game and poof, there goes the £69.2million package you agreed with Bayern Munich for Nicolas Jackson.

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33 h. ago Nicolas Jackson furious as he tries to force through Bayern move

Nicolas Jackson was on the verge of joining Bayern Munich on loan before Chelsea pulled the plug on the deal following an injury to Liam Delap in the win over Crystal Palace

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38 h. ago Nicolas Jackson furious as Chelsea scrap Bayern Munich loan after Liam Delap injury blow

Blues act swiftly after latest striker setback with Christopher Nkunku having already left for AC Milan

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38 h. ago Nicolas Jackson’s move to Bayern Munich off after injury to Liam Delap

Delap limped off with a hamstring problem 13 minutes into the west London derby and could be out for up to six weeks.

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39 h. ago Liam Delap injury: Enzo Maresca confirms major Chelsea blow after double transfer decision

Summer signing joins Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill on the sidelines after Blues sanction exits of Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson

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43 h. ago Buildup to Chelsea v Fulham, Bayern agree Jackson loan, Newcastle sign Woltemade – matchday live

All the latest going into Saturday’s actionTen things to look out for | Email matchday liveThe Fantasy Football deadline is 11am, so you might want to schedule some last-minute faffing at 10.45am. Since you asked, I’ve brought in Richarlison and Brennan Johnson for Cole Palmer and Jarrod Bowen.The first Old Firm derby of the season takes place tomorrow. We’ll have a Q&A with Ewan Murray on tomorrow’s matchday live. In the meantime, here’s his preview of a match that is likely to be shrouded in angst and anger. Continue reading...

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44 h. ago Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson to join Bayern Munich in record loan deal

The Senegal forward is set to leave Chelsea on a deal that could rise to £70m

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44 h. ago Chelsea agree Nicolas Jackson exit to European giants for eye

Chelsea have agreed a deal to offload Nicolas Jackson, who fell down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge after the Blues signed Liam Delap and Joao Pedro for a combined sum of £90million

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44 h. ago Chelsea agree Nicolas Jackson exit as Christopher Nkunku seals AC Milan move

Blues set for a busy end to another hectic summer transfer window

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45 h. ago Buildup to Chelsea v Fulham, Bayern agree Jackson loan, and more – matchday live

All the latest going into Saturday’s actionTen things to look out for | Email matchday liveThe Fantasy Football deadline is 11am, so you might want to schedule some last-minute faffing at 10.45am. Since you asked, I’ve brought in Richarlison and Brennan Johnson for Cole Palmer and Jarrod Bowen.The first Old Firm derby of the season takes place tomorrow. We’ll have a Q&A with Ewan Murray on tomorrow’s matchday live. In the meantime, here’s his preview of a match that is likely to be shrouded in angst and anger. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Blockbuster Champions League draw is intriguing but ultimately irrelevant | Jonathan Wilson

Fans will continue to lap up massive games but perhaps the teams involved will conclude they are not that importantLiverpool v Real Madrid! Arsenal v Bayern! Chelsea v Napoli! Madrid v Manchester City! Bayern v Chelsea! Newcastle v Barcelona! Inter v Liverpool! PSG v Bayern! City v Napoli! Madrid v Juventus! Chelsea v Barcelona! It can’t be denied that the Champions League draw threw up some ties that look like massive games.These are games that have massive teams in them. They are happening in a massive competition. There will be famous players in famous kits in famous stadiums. There will be Champions League branding. They will play the Champions League theme tune. They will use the Champions League ball, taking its cues this season from the night sky and featuring hand-drawn zodiac signs in gold that symbolise heroic deeds and heavenly destiny. It will all look like something really important. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Chelsea poised to close £36.2m Nkunku deal with Milan as Spurs step up Simons pursuit

Leipzig midfielder Simons is also a Chelsea target Nicolas Jackson could go on loan with buy obligationMilan are poised to sign the Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku for a package worth €42m (£36.2m). The deal contains a sell-on clause for the France international, who has agreed personal terms with the Serie A club.Chelsea have revamped their attack and decided Nkunku is not part of their plans. They are expected to add to Enzo Maresca’s options by signing the Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho for between £35m and £40m. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Chelsea agree deal to fund Alejandro Garnacho move before turning to Fermin Lopez talks

Christopher Nkunku is set to join AC Milan as Bayern Munich target Nicolas Jackson

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3 d. ago Germany moves closer to bringing back compulsory military conscription as army expansion plan unveiled amid soaring tensions with Russia

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has unveiled a sweeping plan to strengthen the German armed forces and hinted that conscription could return if efforts to boost voluntary recruitment fail.

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3 d. ago Chelsea 'waiting on Liverpool's Alexander Isak transfer' after Nicolas Jackson agreement

Chelsea know that Alexander Isak's potential sale will push Newcastle further into the market and are waiting to approve Nicolas Jackson's exit incase the Magpies come in with a big offer

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4 d. ago Emma Raducanu rapidly polishes off Janice Tjen in show of US Open force

British No 1 again displays best form since winning title6-2, 6-1 victory follows devastating win over ShibaharaOn her return to Flushing Meadows this year, Emma Raducanu felt the full force of the tension and nerves that accompanied her determination to finally change the narrative surrounding her career and thrive in New York again.However, Raducanu has also never been more prepared for such challenges. She continues to show off the fruits of her recent labour by putting together another devastating performance, demolishing the qualifier Janice Tjen 6-2, 6-1 to return to the third round of the US Open. Continue reading...

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