Overview
- Bayern sounded out Raheem Sterling late in the window as a fallback while negotiating Nicolas Jackson’s loan from Chelsea, according to multiple reports.
- Head coach Vincent Kompany was in favor of adding Sterling, drawing on their previous connection at Manchester City.
- Sterling declined the approach, opting to remain in London and without guarantees of regular minutes in Munich.
- An injury to Chelsea forward Liam Delap briefly jeopardized Jackson’s release, prompting Bayern to survey alternative targets.
- Bayern ultimately secured Jackson on a deadline-day loan for about €16.5 million after last-minute talks were resolved.