Bayern Munich have made contact with Chelsea star and Newcastle target Nicolas Jackson in recent hours, according to Sky Sports Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg.
The Senegal international is now expected to leave Stamford Bridge this summer after the arrivals of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro in Enzo Maresca's squad, with several teams taking a close interest in his situation.
Newcastle have shortlisted the 24-year-old as a potential target as they look to add a striker following Alexander Isak's wish to leave the club, but they have now been dealt another blow in their pursuit of a new number nine.
Nicolas Jackson in action for Senegal
Jackson, who has been described as "unbelievable" by Peter Crouch, has been strongly linked with a move to St James' Park in recent days after the Magpies missed out on a deal to sign Benjamin Sesko, with the Slovenian striker opting to join Manchester United instead, despite Newcastle offering a bigger financial package to RB Leipzig and the player himself.
But now Bayern have thrown a spanner in the works of a potential move for Jackson by making contact with Chelsea in recent hours about taking him to the Bundesliga instead.
Bayern have gathered information on his current status, price and conditions to get a deal done, and it's believed that Jackson is now 'on the verge' of leaving Stamford Bridge.