Chelsea are deep in negotiations with Borussia Dortmund to secure the signing of 20-year-old winger Jamie Gittens, offering a lucrative seven-year contract in a bold bid to bring the England U21 star to Stamford Bridge.
Sources close to the deal reveal that Gittens is open to the move, with personal terms already under discussion. However, a major sticking point remains: the transfer fee. While Chelsea have tabled a £30 million offer, Dortmund are standing firm, demanding over £40 million for the highly-rated winger.
Despite the impasse, Chelsea are in no rush. The club, fresh off signing young striker Liam Delap from Ipswich, is carefully weighing its options as it searches for a dynamic, right-footed left winger to bolster its attacking line-up. Gittens fits that profile perfectly, but the Blues are willing to wait if necessary.
Insiders suggest that if talks don’t accelerate in the coming days, Chelsea may postpone the deal until after the Club World Cup, where both they and Dortmund will compete. The tournament could offer another chance to observe Gittens closely before making a final push.
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Gittens, who began his youth career at Manchester City, made the switch to Borussia Dortmund in 2020 and has steadily risen through the ranks. He broke into the Bundesliga side two years later and impressed last season with eight goals in 32 appearances. However, following the arrival of new manager Niko Kovac in February, Gittens has struggled to fit into the current tactical setup, prompting speculation about his future.
While Chelsea fans have reason to be optimistic about landing the young talent, a potential move for AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan appears to have hit a dead end. The Italian giants are holding out for £25 million, and Chelsea have shown little interest in meeting that valuation.
For now, all eyes are on Gittens and whether the Blues can strike a deal before another top European club swoops in. Stay tuned for the latest updates on this developing transfer saga.
