Chelsea have initiated discussions with Borussia Dortmund regarding a potential deal to bring back their former academy winger, Jamie Gittens. At just 20 years old, Gittens has garnered attention from multiple clubs, including Arsenal and Liverpool, as all three Premier League teams look to bolster their attacking options this summer.
Chelsea appears to be leading the charge, formalizing their interest by reaching out to Dortmund with the aim of finalizing a deal before the upcoming Club World Cup. According to The Telegraph, Gittens is likely to attract bids around £50million, and he has a release clause of a similar amount in his contract. If this clause is activated, Gittens would be free to negotiate a transfer to Chelsea, where he previously spent time in their academy.
Interest in the young winger has intensified, especially following an impressive season in Germany, with Arsenal, Liverpool, and Newcastle also linked with Gittens recently. Borussia Dortmund’s sporting director, Sebastian Kehl, has hinted at the club’s willingness to sell if substantial offers are made. He mentioned in an interview with Sport1 last month, “There’s definitely a market for him. He’s a very exciting player. We’ll be having discussions soon. If offers come in, we’ll have to deal with them.”
Chelsea is eager to secure a new winger for Enzo Maresca’s squad in preparation for their return to the Champions League next season. Alongside Gittens, they are also monitoring Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho, who is available for transfer this summer after being heavily linked with Chelsea in January.
It remains to be seen how Chelsea’s pursuit of young talent Jamie Gittens will affect their strategic positioning regarding Jadon Sancho. During the 2024-25 season, Sancho enjoyed a loan spell at Chelsea, showcasing his skills and creativity on the wing.Given their interest in keeping the player for the long run, the Blues currently have the option to make that loan agreement permanent for a fee of £25 million.
