Chelsea’s Move to Buy Borussia Dortmund’s Gittens Falls Through

Chelsea’s pursuit of Borussia Dortmund forward Jamie Gittens has hit a roadblock, with the German club rejecting the Blues’ initial offer of €35m (£29.5m). Dortmund are holding out for a fee of €50-60m (£42-50m) for the 20-year-old England U21 international, and negotiations between the two parties are ongoing.

Despite the setback, Chelsea are expected to return with a new bid for Gittens, who has verbally agreed to join the west London club.

The young winger is eager to play for the Blues in the Club World Cup, and Chelsea have until Tuesday’s deadline to complete the deal if they want him to feature in the tournament.

Gittens was a target for Chelsea in January, and although he lost his place in Dortmund’s starting XI towards the end of the season, he remains high on the Blues’ list of desired attacking signings.

Chelsea are looking to strengthen their options on the wing, and Gittens is seen as a key addition to their squad.

The Blues have already completed a deal for striker Liam Delap, but they may also sign another forward to bolster their attacking options.

Hugo Ekitike and Benjamin Sesko are also reported to be on Chelsea’s shortlist, as the club looks to revamp their attack ahead of the new season.

Dortmund’s demands for a higher fee are likely to be a major hurdle for Chelsea, but the Blues are reportedly willing to negotiate and meet the German club’s valuation.

With the deadline for the Club World Cup looming, Chelsea will need to act quickly to secure Gittens’ signature and ensure he is eligible to play in the tournament.

As the transfer saga continues to unfold, Chelsea fans will be keeping a close eye on developments, hoping that the club can secure the signing of the talented young winger. With Gittens’ verbal agreement in place, it seems likely that a deal will be reached, but the question remains as to whether Chelsea will meet Dortmund’s demands and pay the desired fee.