Chelsea’s pursuit of Borussia Dortmund’s dazzling winger Jamie Gittens has intensified, with the Blues preparing a third bid as talks unfold during the Club World Cup in the United States. According to reliable sources, including Ben Jacobs, Chelsea are edging closer to sealing the deal for their coveted summer target.
Gittens has been at the top of Chelsea’s wishlist for the left-wing position throughout the transfer window. The London club has already seen two offers knocked back — one reportedly around £30m and another at £42m, submitted just before the Club World Cup kicked off. However, with both Chelsea and Dortmund now based in the U.S. for the tournament, negotiations have reignited, and optimism is growing that an agreement is within reach.
Jacobs highlighted the developments in a recent tweet:
‘Chelsea preparing a third bid for Jamie Gittens with optimism a deal can be agreed quickly. Talks taking place in America. Gittens can’t play for #CFC at the CWC, but is waiting for permission to undergo a medical having agreed a seven-year contract.’
The Blues are reportedly set to table a refined offer in the region of £45m, narrowing the gap to just £5m compared to Dortmund’s valuation. The primary focus now is on ironing out the structure of the deal, with both sides keen to find common ground.
Chelsea’s persistence seems to be paying off, as Gittens has already agreed to a seven-year contract with the club. Despite emerging interest from Bayern Munich and a hijack attempt from Arsenal, the 20-year-old’s heart is set on a move to Stamford Bridge. His determination to join Chelsea has given the Blues a significant edge in negotiations, even as other European clubs monitor the situation.
While Gittens won’t be eligible to play for Chelsea in the Club World Cup knockout stages — having already featured for Dortmund — the Blues remain unfazed. Their priority is securing his signature as a long-term asset for Enzo Maresca’s evolving squad.
Last season, Gittens made 49 appearances for Dortmund, netting 12 goals and providing five assists across all competitions. Despite his impressive contributions, he doesn’t fit into Edin Terzić’s long-term tactical plans, prompting Dortmund to consider selling if their valuation is met.
This scenario bears a striking resemblance to Chelsea’s acquisition of Christian Pulisic in 2019, where they successfully poached a promising winger from Dortmund despite rival interest. Gittens’ preference for Chelsea has mirrored Pulisic’s stance, giving the Blues a strong negotiating hand.
As the transfer saga nears its climax, Chelsea believes a breakthrough is imminent. If the next bid aligns with Dortmund’s expectations and payment terms are agreed upon, Gittens could soon don the iconic blue jersey, marking another exciting chapter in Chelsea’s ambitious rebuild.
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