Nicolas Jackson's agent issues statement as Chelsea cancel Bayern Munich transfer

Nicolas Jackson's camp have issued a telling response to reports Chelsea are prepared to pull the plug on a proposed loan move to Bayern Munich. The striker had looked set to complete a loan move to the Bundesliga giants, but plans changed on Saturday afternoon following Chelsea's lunchtime clash with Fulham.

Liam Delap was hauled off with a suspected hamstring injury midway through the first half and is rumoured to be facing a lengthy spell on the sideline. Enzo Maresca hinted after the 2-0 win that Delap could be missing for up to eight weeks, with several outlets going on to claim the injury blow has forced Chelsea into a rethink.

Jackson had travelled to Munich to complete his short-term switch and was due to undergo a medical on Saturday evening. His plans appear to have been dealt a blow though, given Chelsea are keen to scrap the proposed transfer and keep Jackson for themselves.

Former Premier League ace Diomansy Kamara, who makes up part of Jackson's agency, reposted a story on Instagram that appeared to suggest they'll keep pushing for a move to Bayern. The post read: "We're not going back" and suggested that Jackson won't be returning to London by saying: "The plane doesn't go backwards.. Munich."

Enzo Maresca was quizzed about the situation following the Fulham clash, but understandably, the Chelsea manager wasn't up to speed with the situation. He said: "I just finished the game, came here and have no idea. We're going to sit now and we'll see. Honestly, I have no idea. When you have two strikers, it's enough. When one of them is injured for different weeks, probably it's not enough."

Meanwhile, Bayern's sporting director Max Eberl told Sky in Germany: "We'll see what happens. Jackson is still here. We'll take action after the match, but I can't give details yet."

Although, there is a suggestion that this development could sour the relationship between Jackson and Chelsea even further. Stephen Warnock told the BBC: "I can understand the decision from Chelsea's point of view. From a player's point of view it's not ideal.

"You're in already in Munich, there is an excitement and a buzz. There is a feeling that you're not wanted at one club but you are wanted as this other club so your confidence suddenly lifts, and then you have to go back to the one that doesn't want you."

Clubs have until 7pm on Monday to complete all transfer dealings.