BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich’s search for a backup for star forward Harry Kane was continuing on the last day of the summer transfer period Monday.

Bayern’s efforts to sign Senegal forward Nicholas Jackson on loan from Chelsea failed late Sunday after an injury to his teammate Liam Delap forced a rethink on the deal.

The clubs had reportedly reached agreement, but Delap’s injury on Saturday put a halt to proceedings. Chelsea, which had reportedly asked the player to return to London, would only consider a permanent switch and Bayern insisted on a loan. They failed to reach agreement.

Bayern powerbroker Uli Hoeneß last month said the club should only make loan signings for the rest of the transfer window, avoiding any more big-money signings following the arrival of Luis Díaz from Live

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