Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson is set to join Bayern Munich on a season-long loan, sources have told ESPN.

The west London club have agreed a deal which comprises a £13 million ($17.5m) loan fee and an option to make the move permanent for a fixed price of £56.25m ($76m). Sources have also confirmed the transfer includes a clause that gives Chelsea 25% of any future move.

Jackson's future has been uncertain ever since Chelsea opted to sign two new strikers this summer with Liam Delap arriving first in a £30m deal from Ipswich Town before João Pedro signed from Brighton for £60m.

Aston Villa , Newcastle and Juventus were among the interested clubs but Bayern were the only side willing to match Chelsea's valuation of the player, a point which will be reached should the B

See Full Page