Jamie Gittens to Chelsea: Maresca handed €50m discount as ‘DREAM’ transfer edges closer

Borussia Dortmund have reportedly lowered their asking price for Jamie Gittens to just €50 million amid significant interest from Chelsea.

The England U21 international has enjoyed a breakout campaign at the Signal Iduna Park, registering 17 goal contributions in all competitions, but he has only started one of Dortmund’s last seven Bundesliga matches after falling out of favour under new head coach Niko Kovac.

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Gittens has reportedly handed in a transfer request as he pushes to leave Dortmund this summer, and Chelsea are currently the favourites to secure his signature, according to Christian Falk.

He told CaughtOffside: “Jamie Gittens: Chelsea have the best chance of prevailing in this particular piece of transfer poker.

“The question is: how much money is the club prepared to pay? Dortmund have already lowered their price tag: from €100m to €50m. This is because the player does not fit into coach Niko Kovac’s system.

“That’s why the player himself would also be very much in favour of a move. Gittens’ dream is a transfer to the Premier League.”

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Jamie Gittens to join Chelsea?

Chelsea are set to sign at least one new winger this summer following Mykhailo Mudryk’s provisional suspension for doping, and Gittens is one of their top targets, along with Athletic Club star Nico Williams.

The 20-year-old was expected to command a transfer fee of around €100m following a flying start to the campaign, but Dortmund have now reportedly reduced their asking price by 50% amid his recent struggles for game time, which could prompt Chelsea to intensify their pursuit in the coming weeks.

Gittens has three years remaining on his current contract at the Signal Iduna Park, while his Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) stands at €67.6m.