Chelsea are preparing a bold new push to sign Borussia Dortmund’s electrifying winger, Jamie Bynoe‑Gittens, with sources confirming an offer of around £60 million is expected soon.
Fabrizio Romano Exclusive: Chelsea Poised to Launch Fresh £60m Bid for Jamie Bynoe‑Gittens
After Dortmund rebuffed Chelsea’s first two bids—€35 million and €50 million, the latter firmly rejected despite meeting Dortmund’s previously cited valuation—Chelsea have regrouped, determined not to let the transfer window close on a sour note.
Insiders believe the Blues are now ready to structure a package closer to Dortmund’s preferred €65–70 million range, hoping added performance incentives and creative terms will bridge the gap.
“We’re close,” one Chelsea insider told Romano.
“Jamie has agreed personal terms—he wants this move, and the club will go back in the next days.”
That speaks to how seriously Chelsea view the 20‑year‑old – they have a seven‑year contract lined up for him, running until June 2032, and view him as a vital piece of Enzo Maresca’s attacking puzzle .
Dortmund, however, remain firm. They’re demanding a €65–70 million fee, effectively treating Chelsea’s interest as a “Club World Cup tax” — pricier for any player they attempt to prize away at this late stage.
Despite the Club World Cup deadline passing, Chelsea aren’t deterred—smarting from past near-misses, they’re ready to introduce performance-based bonuses and creative structuring to lure Dortmund into a fresh deal in the coming days.
The footballing fit is clear—Gittens’ dazzling dribbling, pace, and directness align seamlessly with Maresca’s vision—where his role would be far more prominent than at Dortmund, where new manager Niko Kovac scaled back his minutes.
Crucially, the player is reportedly eager to join Chelsea, has informed Dortmund officials of his preference, and remains professional as he travels with the German side to Miami for the Club World Cup.
If and when the clubs agree terms, Chelsea could seal a long-term deal before the window fully reopens on June 16, allowing Enzo Maresca to integrate Gittens into pre-season early—just in time to reinvigorate Stamford Bridge’s left-wing dynamism.
