Chelsea open talks to sign Jamie Gittens as Premier League return beckons | OneFootball

Chelsea have opened talks to sign Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens, according to Sky Germany.

The Blues are looking to strengthen Enzo Maresca’s squad with a new striker, a centre-back and a right-footed left winger this summer.

They’re making significant strides in getting those positions sorted out even before the transfer window opens.

Chelsea are currently in talks to sign Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen. They’re also making moves to bring Gittens back to the Premier League.

Gittens started the season firing on all cylinders, but his momentum waned as the campaign wore on.

He has lost his place in new manager Niko Kovac’s team and is keen to jump ship.

The 20-year-old has tallied 12 goals and five assists in 44 games across all competitions this season.

Gittens has spent five years with Dortmund, but he’s now open to taking the next step in his career.

The winger is highly coveted, but Chelsea are in pole position to bring him back to England.

The Blues are actively in discussions with Gittens’s representatives and are reportedly ready to offer him a significant pay increase.

The club believe a player of his calibre deserves a prominent platform in the Premier League. They also see him as a long-term asset with immense potential.

Chelsea’s move for Gittens aligns with their strategy of investing in young talents with a high ceiling.

Dortmund are not actively pushing for a sale, but they’d be ready to open talks if they receive a bid of around £50 million.