The club has submitted an official proposal for Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens and already agreed a seven-year contract with the 20-year-old forward. The message from Stamford Bridge is unmistakable: Gittens is a cornerstone of their future.

THE thrills and spills of the summer transfer window are finally here – with some huge deals already in the pipeline. Chelsea have reportedly submitted a bid to sign Jamie Gittens from

Jamie Gittens has changed his name since bursting onto the European scene, but he hasn’t shed his ‘next Jadon Sancho’ tag yet. Chelsea have earmarked the England winger as the

Chelsea are exploring the possibility of signing Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens but are not rushing to finalise the deal before the Club World Cup. As reported by Sky Sports ’ chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol, the forward remains a top target, though Chelsea are currently evaluating the parameters of a potential agreement.

Born on 8 August 2004, Gittens grew up in Reading, approximately 45 miles west of London. He signed up with the local youth academy at U9 level - at the club Bayern Munich's Michael Olise ...

Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens, according to reports in France. The 20-year-old, who left Manchester City to join Dortmund nearly five years ago, has been one of the standout performers for the Bundesliga club this season.

Chelsea made Liam Delap their first summer signing after agreeing a £30m deal with Ipswich, and more new faces are expected to follow the England under-21 international to Stamford Bridge. The Blues face a critical window and could look to sign another striker, but are also in the market for a centre back and right footed attacker.

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