Bayern Munich secured Nicolas Jackson on a one-year loan that includes a €65 million buy clause and an upfront €16.5 million loan fee. Patrick Helmes criticized the financials as excessive, likening the total outlay to the Nick Woltemade transfer and insisting Jackson is not a Harry Kane caliber signing. Helmes described Jackson as a backup option for Kane and expressed doubt the permanent purchase will be triggered. Bayern face questions over Jackson's role amid an established attack once Jamal Musiala returns, with competition from Serge Gnabry and Lennart Karl for substitute minutes and uncertainty over succession plans.
Former Germany international Helmes delivered a stinging assessment of the transfer: "Brutal figures," Helmes told Sport.de. "€16.5 million is incredible for a loan deal. Add to that the €65 million if he makes certain appearances. In total, we're looking at the [Nick] Woltemade deal. That's completely overpriced. He's no Harry Kane." While acknowledging Jackson's flashes of quality in the Premier League, Helmes was clear: "For me, he's still just a backup for Kane, nothing more, nothing less."
It is fair to wonder if Jackson will get enough time to really show what he can do. After all, Bayern Munich has four solidified spots in the attack for this season when Jamal Musiala returns. At that point, Jackson will be battling Serge Gnabry and Lennart Karl for sub minutes. So...where does Jackson fit after a one-year "break glass in case of emergency" role? Is he the successor to Kane if the Englishman leaves in 2026? Will he be returned to Chelsea?
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