Bayern Munich look set to pass on their chance to keep Nicolas Jackson beyond his current spell, as reported by journalist Wayne Veysey, and that decision turns attention back to England. Everton have emerged as a serious candidate to bring the Senegal international back to the Premier League, and the situation has moved quickly in recent days.
Bayern took Jackson on loan after the summer window, with a £70 million purchase clause in the agreement, but their improved forward line has reduced his opportunities.
Bayern Munich won’t sign Everton target Nicolas Jackson permanently
He had already dropped down the pecking order at his parent club after heavy spending on Liam Delap and Joao Pedro, so he sought a move to avoid sitting on the bench again. Now the loan spell looks temporary rather than long-term.
Everton, meanwhile, face a difficult run of fixtures with limited cutting edge. The same report suggests that the club had held internal discussions about whether Jackson could fill their need for a focal presence.
The form of Beto has raised significant doubts, and Thierno Barry has not convinced the manager as well, leaving the side short of reliable output in key moments of matches. Therefore, the club has placed signing a new forward high on the agenda, and Jackson fits the profile the Merseyside club currently needs.
Is he better than the current options that Everton have?
Tactically, he is a rough diamond who forces action constantly. The 24-year-old centre-forward’s pace and physicality could be a valuable asset for a team that uses direct, counter-attacking football.
Everton, under manager David Moyes, uses a direct approach and often bypasses the midfield with long balls to a target striker. This tactic relies on the physical presence of a forward like Beto, who holds up play and wins aerial duels. Jackson’s profile fits this direct style, and he could thrive as a focal point, using his pace to run in behind defences. However, his finishing can be inconsistent.
Everton’s current strikers, like Beto and Thierno Barry, offer a similar physical presence. Jackson’s movement could provide a different dimension, but the club would sign him only if they view his streaky finishing as an upgrade over the current options.
Everton’s top scorer, Iliman Ndiaye, scored four goals in 11 games, while Beto scored one in 11 games, so far in the 2025/26 season. The Senegal international’s track record suggests he could score more goals over a full season than Everton’s current forwards. Meanwhile, Moyes made it clear that the club plans to retain Ndiaye.
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