Gittens' Fate on the Horizon: Rumors Swirl as Chelsea Edges Closer to Inking Deal - BVB Holds Ground amidst Bayern Interest
Watzke denies reports of a Bayern meeting; rumors swirl about Gittens potentially joining Chelsea? - Watzke denies having a meeting with Bayern, while Gittens is indeed at Chelsea.
Get ready for a potential change in Borussia Dortmund's lineup as the fate of their rising star, Jamie Gittens, hangs in the balance. While FC Bayern Munich has held a soft spot for the talented winger, reports suggest that English Premier League giant, FC Chelsea, is on the brink of penning a long-term contract with the English U21 international.
According to popular online sports portal, "The Athletic," Gittens is preparing to put pen to paper on a seven-year deal with the London-based club. Negotiations between Dortmund and Chelsea have been facilitated by both clubs' participation in the Club World Cup, leaving Bayern potentially empty-handed in their pursuit of a new winger.
Initially, Borussia Dortmund CEO, Hans-Joachim Watzke, denied any talks with Bayern's sporting director, Max Eberl, regarding Gittens. Speaking to Sky TV, Watzke dismissed the rumors as "complete fabrication." Previously, Dortmund's sporting director, Sebastian Kehl, also refuted any contact with Eberl.
As for Bayern, their sporting director, Eberl, allegedly ventured out of Munich after the club's opening match in the Club World Cup to push for potential transfers at home. Chelsea's inability to meet Dortmund's demands of 60 million euros before the Club World Cup had reopened the door for Gittens with other parties.
When asked about Gittens, Borussia Dortmund boss, Lars Ricken, expressed his appreciation for the young player's loyalty to the club despite the Chelsea offer. Ricken implied that the move to Chelsea didn't happen due to the late timing of the offer, stating that Dortmund values its players and would not sell them cheaply, including Jamie Gittens.
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Insight:
While Bayern Munich has indicated some interest, Chelsea appears to be the primary pursuer of Gittens, actively working to meet Dortmund's valuation for the young winger. According to multiple sources, Chelsea is close to finalizing the deal, which may reportedly amount to around €65 million (£55 million). Gittens himself has shown a strong affinity for Chelsea, indicating his eagerness to complete the move soon.
- If the reports are true, the future of Jamie Gittens might be with FC Chelsea, as the Premier League club is rumored to be on the brink of finalizing a deal with Borussia Dortmund.
- In contrast to Chelsea's active negotiations, Bayern Munich's sporting director, Max Eberl, has been scouting for potential transfers since the opening match of the Club World Cup, following rumors of Chelsea's inability to meet Dortmund's valuation of Gittens before the tournament.
