Chelsea 'waiting on Liverpool's Alexander Isak transfer' after Nicolas Jackson agreement

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Alexander Isak's future could have a knock on affect throughout the transfer market(Image: PA)

Chelsea are waiting to see how Alexander Isak's future plays out before deciding what to do with Nicolas Jackson - with Newcastle potentially making a move for the Blues striker.

Jackson has been told that he can leave Stamford Bridge after falling down the pecking order.

Liam Delap and Joao Pedro have both been signed this summer, which has seen the Senegal striker deemed surplus to requirements.

Sky in Germany reports that Bayern Munich have emerged as frontrunners to land Jackson, who scored 13 times in all competitions last season.

They are ready to take him on loan and will pay the entirety of his wages to have him at the Allianz Arena for the season.

Bayern’s sporting director Max Eberl said on Wednesday night: "If we can find a player who is physically ready, who scores goals, has assists, and who already has experience, we would be happy to loan that player" - before adding that Jackson fits that criteria.

However Chelsea are aware that the possible late sale of Isak, likely to Liverpool, may see Newcastle push even harder to sign a striker and they've been keeping tabs on Jackson, according to reports.

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The west Londoners are holding off on green lighting Jackson's loan to Bayern as a result because they believe a more lucrative - and potentially permanent deal - can be struck with the Magpies if they frantically look to add more firepower to their frontline before the transfer deadline.

Chelsea want more than £60million if they are to sell Jackson.

They've also seen bids for Yoane Wissa turned down whilst they missed out on Benjamin Sesko, who went to Manchester United.

Nicolas Jackson's time at Chelsea looks to be over(Image: Getty Images)

Blues boss Enzo Maresca opened the door to Jackson's exit when he said last week: “It’s better for Nico if what he desires is going to happen.

He is available, but he’s not going to be part of the squad because we have two players in that position — and we know that something can happen before the transfer window closes.

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