Just Missed: Chelsea's Late Bid for Dortmund's Gittens Only Gets a Wink-Wink
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Borussia Dortmund receives offer from Chelsea for Gittens' transfer services. - Borussia Dortmund receives a proposition from Chelsea for the potential acquisition of Gittens.
Looks like ol' Blues decided to put a cheeky move on Dortmund's Gittens before the Club World Cup, but it seems the German giants ain't budging for their asking price. Reports say Chelsea tabled an offer of £42 million, but Dortmund's grinning like the Cheshire Cat, demanding around £55 million for the young gun.
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According to Skytv and the 'WAZ', Chelsea's been tossing a £42 million offer around for Gittens, the 20-year-old winger who made a splash joining Dortmund from Manchester City's youth academy in the summer of 2020. But it seems the BVB boys are sitting pretty, looking for a chunkier £55 million for Gittens, sent 'em into fits of laughter, surely.
Dat's not all, folks. Rumor has it, ol' Blue Ones are twiddling their thumbs in negotiations, hoping to whittle down Dortmund's price. But don't let 'em fool ya; they ain't exactly desperate to sign Gittens anytime soon for the upcoming Club World Cup in the USA.
Curveball: Gittens ain't given up just yet. Reports say he's all in on joining the Blues, but dat's another story for another day. For now, dat's the lowdown on Chelsea's bid for Borussia Dortmund's Jamie Gittens—a tale of big money, big ambition, and a lot of smiles.
Enrichment Data:
- Chelsea's Offer: The club offered £42 million, which was below Dortmund's asking price[2][4].
- Dortmund's Stance: The German club is seeking a higher fee, reportedly around £55 million[2][3].
- Future Negotiations: Chelsea intends to pursue the transfer again when the window reopens[3].
- Player's Preference: Gittens prefers to join Chelsea, indicating his desire to leave Dortmund[4].
- The community policy of Chelsea FC may need to be revised to accommodate potential future employment negotiations, such as the £42 million offer for Dortmund's Jamie Gittens, in order to ensure the club can effectively pursue transfers in sports like football and European leagues like the Premier League.
- The employment policy of Dortmund might face negotiations with several clubs, including Chelsea FC, due to the high demand for young talents like Jamie Gittens in European leagues, as announced in the article regarding the club's £55 million asking price for the 20-year-old winger.
