Chelsea’s pursuit of Borussia Dortmund and England Under-21 winger Jamie Gittens looks like it could be about to become much more complicated.
On Monday, it was reported that Chelsea were preparing a second bid for Gittens, with Dortmund turning down their first offer.
Gittens seems to be keen on moving to Stamford Bridge, having reportedly agreed personal terms with the Blues already, while Dortmund are known for being a selling club.
It means there is an opportunity for Chelsea to sign the 20-year-old this summer, but Dortmund could decide to play the waiting game.
Borussia Dortmund want to sell Jamie Gittens later in the summer
Ideally, Chelsea would like to bring in Gittens now so that he can be part of their squad for the Club World Cup.
However, Dortmund look reluctant to sell the England Under-21 international until after the tournament.
According to The Athletic, the German club believe there will be more competition for Gittens later in the summer, meaning Chelsea could be at risk of missing out on the player if his employers decide to hold off on a sale now.
Gittens has been linked to other clubs in the Premier League, including Chelsea’s London rivals Arsenal.
If the Blues do go on to miss out on Gittens, they could always turn their attention to Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho.
It has been claimed that Garnacho wants to join Chelsea as he looks for a way out of Old Trafford, but the Conference League winners have not made a move for him. Right now, their priority appears to be Gittens.
How much Borussia Dortmund now want for Jamie Gittens
The Athletic’s report states that Dortmund value Gittens at £50m, a fee Chelsea seem unprepared to pay at this moment in time.
Gittens is still only 20 years of age and has a lot of potential. In the future, he could develop into a really dangerous winger. Considering that, the former Manchester City academy player could be worth the £50m investment.
