Chelsea Willing to Meet £55M Valuation for Gittens
Chelsea are reportedly prepared to meet Borussia Dortmund’s £55 million price tag for talented young winger Jamie Gittens. This marks a significant step forward in negotiations, as the Blues intensify efforts to bring the England youth international to Stamford Bridge this summer.
Dortmund have already turned down lower offers—one believed to be around £42 million—indicating they are holding firm on their valuation. Chelsea, however, are confident they can structure a deal (potentially with performance-based add-ons) to meet the asking price. Gittens is said to have agreed personal terms with the London club, and a long-term contract—possibly up to seven years—is on the table.
This approach mirrors Chelsea’s previous acquisition of Christian Pulisic from Dortmund, which also involved a high fee for a young, high-potential winger. The club clearly sees Gittens as a key piece for their ongoing youth-focused rebuild.
Bayern Unconvinced About Gittens’ Consistency
On the other hand, Bayern Munich, who were previously monitoring Gittens, have cooled their interest. Sources close to the German champions suggest they don’t believe Gittens has shown the consistency needed to justify such a high fee. While they recognize his talent, they feel his performances at Dortmund have been too erratic to warrant a £55 million investment.
Additionally, Bayern already have significant depth in wide attacking positions and are pursuing other targets this summer, such as Nico Williams or Bradley Barcola, who are seen as more established or better fits for their current squad needs.
Although Bayern haven’t formally withdrawn from the race, their reluctance to match Dortmund’s valuation makes a move to Munich unlikely at this stage.
Summary
- Chelsea: Fully engaged in talks, willing to match the £55M asking price with structured offers. Gittens reportedly has personal terms agreed and is ready to move.
- Bayern: Unimpressed by his consistency; don’t believe the fee is justified. Have shifted focus to other options.