Chelsea strike deal with Borussia Dortmund to sign Jamie Gittens as Blues finally make breakthrough in transfer saga - and are set to table seven-year contract to youngster
Chelsea have agreed a deal with Borussia Dortmund to sign Jamie Gittens.
While the figures have not been revealed, sources have confirmed the Blues are set to secure the 20-year-old Englishman after chasing him since the summer window opened.
Gittens has already appeared for Dortmund at the Club World Cup and so would not be able to be added to Chelsea's squad, should they beat Benfica in their last-16 clash.
He is set to sign a seven-year contract which was agreed earlier this month, and is going to undergo a medical over the weekend.
Chelsea previously had a £42million bid turned down by Dortmund before striking their new deal.
Gittens is returning to England after almost five years in Germany, having joined Dortmund from Manchester City in September 2020.
He also spent five years in Reading's youth academy.
Gittens has been capped by England at five different age levels, but he was unable to play at this summer's U21 Euros due to his participation at the Club World Cup.
Meanwhile, Enzo Maresca's side are understood to have also had an offer rejected by Brighton for their 23-year-old forward, Joao Pedro.
The Seagulls have turned down two bids for Pedro from Premier League sides – one from Chelsea and another from Newcastle, both believed to have been at around £50m. Brighton want £60m.
Chelsea have already added Liam Delap to their squad this summer for £30m from Ipswich Town.
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