Merson urges Alonso to recall Jackson from Bayern loan
Arsenal legend Paul Merson has advised Chelsea's incoming manager Xabi Alonso to recall striker Nicolas Jackson from his loan spell at Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich. With Chelsea failing to qualify for the Champions League this season, Merson believes the Blues need new players and a squad clear-out.
Speaking on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast, Merson emphasized: "Chelsea need a manager who the fans are grateful that he's managing Chelsea, and they have got that now with Xabi Alonso because he's a top manager. They need players, and they need a clear-out. I would get Nicolas Jackson back, I would rip Jackson back."
Jackson joined Bayern on loan from Chelsea after struggling to establish himself at Stamford Bridge. His potential recall could impact both clubs' transfer strategies for the upcoming summer window.