Bayern Munich news: Nicolas Jackson latest as Vincent Kompany looks for Harry Kane reinforcement
FC Bayern boss Vincent Kompany is searching for a backup forward to act as an understudy to Harry Kane.
The Belgian is known to want multiple players to cover many positions in his squad, as he looks to lead the Bavarians to back-to-back Bundesliga titles.
Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson is high up on Kompany’s shopping list, while Bayern are also understood to be monitoring FC Midtjylland forward Franculino.
Ademola Lookman and RB Leipzig’s Lois Openda are also being considered as potential Deadline Day options.
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The Nicolas Jackson situation.
Jackson looked certain to join Bayern Munich on loan late last week, however, Liam Delap’s injury against Fulham at the weekend caused a pause in the deal.
Enzo Maresca is keen to have two fit strikers available and has since recalled Marc Guiu from Sunderland.
This development means that there is still every chance that the Senegalese forward could complete a move to Munich before the transfer window closes.
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Lois Openda and Ademola Lookman are also on Munich’s radar
While it seems more likely that Bayern will go for Jackson, attacking duo Openda and Lookman would both be brilliant signings for Kompany.
Openda has bags of Bundesliga experience with Leipzig, playing 93 times for the German outfit, accomplishing 59 goal contributions over two seasons.
The 25-year-old has incredible pace and dribbling abilities, which make him a fantastic super sub that can change a game and offer something different to Kane.
On the other hand, Lookman currently plays for Serie A outfit Atalanta.
Similar to Openda, the Nigerian has incredible pace and ability to dribble past opponents.
The 27-year-old has one season of Bundesliga experience, also with RB Leipzig, but has truly shone in Italy.
Notably, the Nigerian international bagged a hat-trick against Bayer Leverkusen in the 2024 Europa League final.
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FC Midtjylland reject Bayern’s loan offer for Franculino
According to reports, Munich also made a move for the Guinea-Bissau international.
However, the four-time Danish champions immediately turned down the loan offer with an option to buy.
The 21-year-old has impressed since his move from Benfica, netting 42 times across two seasons.
Franculino had been utilised as both a winger and striker throughout his time at the club.
Following this turn-down, it seems Jackson will be the one to help Kompany’s Munich squad.
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