BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich’s search for a backup for star forward Harry Kane was continuing on the last day of the summer transfer period on Monday.

Bayern’s effort to sign Senegal forward Nicolas Jackson on loan from Chelsea was back on, according to Sky TV, which reported late Sunday that the deal collapsed after an injury to Jackson's Chelsea teammate Liam Delap.

The clubs seemingly already reached an agreement, but Delap’s injury on Saturday put a halt to proceedings. Chelsea, which reportedly asked the player to return to London, would consider only a permanent switch but Bayern was insisting on a loan.

Bayern powerbroker Uli Hoeneß last month said the club should make only loan signings for the rest of the transfer window, avoiding any more big-money signings following the arri

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