It’s true: Dortmund have rejected Chelsea’s first supply for Jamie Gittens forward of the provisional window deadline.
The Blues are hoping to safe the Bundesliga winger as a part of efforts to revamp their ahead line this summer season.
They’ve definitely been given encouragement on this course of, with Gittens having knowledgeable BVB that he desires to depart this summer season.
Enzo Maresca’s males are additionally understood to be in talks with Hugo Ekitike’s camp. Nonetheless, Frankfurt are standing agency on their €100m [£84.3m] valuation of the Frenchman.
Chelsea need to signal Jamie Gittens earlier than Membership World Cup
There’s a clear time stress – the provisional window is about to shut on Tuesday June 10 (reopening on Monday June 16).
Dortmund rejected a primary supply of €42m [£35.5m] from Chelsea and are actually demanding €70m [£59m].
The Stamford Bridge-based outfit gained’t be deterred by this opening setback. We perceive that Chelsea are already making ready their subsequent supply, as they’re eager to deliver the participant on board in time for his or her upcoming Membership World Cup marketing campaign.
That is notably urgent for Chelsea, given their accessible roster of wingers has turn out to be lighter with Jadon Sancho’s enforced return to Manchester United.
Gittens desires Premier League transfer
It’s value mentioning that Chelsea must pay above Gittens’ estimated market worth of €50m [£42.1m] to deliver the participant to London earlier than the Membership World Cup.
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— WhoScored (@WhoScored) June 2, 2025
The particular switch window for groups taking part within the match closes on Tuesday June 10 at 7pm. So there’s a severe time stress for the Premier League aspect, as gamers collaborating within the competitors have to be below contract with their respective golf equipment by that time.
This presents a conundrum for Chelsea’s recruitment crew, because the membership may additionally stand to obtain a notable money prize of over €100m [£84.3m] in the event that they win the Membership World Cup.
Naturally, Borussia Dortmund desires to benefit from this.
Has Gittens secured private phrases with Chelsea?
Jamie Gittens and Chelsea are stated to have already agreed on a contract till 2032.
The ahead will reportedly earn an annual wage of €6.5m [£5.4m] – practically double what he’s presently on at Dortmund (€3.5m [£2.9m]).
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