Jamie Gittens (Borussia Dortmund)
June 2025
Chelsea have resumed talks with Borussia Dortmund to sign winger Jamie Gittens after two earlier bids were rejected. Dortmund want £50m+.
Discussions took place in the U.S. during the Club World Cup. Chelsea see Gittens as a left-wing option who fits their tactical needs. Gittens scored 12 goals in all competitions last season.
Jamie Gittens (Borussia Dortmund)
June 2025
Gittens has been registered in Dortmund’s Club World Cup squad despite Chelsea’s £42m bid, which Dortmund have yet to accept, valuing him at £55m.
With Gittens listed for Dortmund, FIFA rules mean he cannot feature for Chelsea in the tournament, delaying any potential debut until after the competition.
Jamie Gittens (Borussia Dortmund)
Before Tuesday’s Club World Cup deadline
Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens on a seven-year deal but haven’t finalized a fee. Dortmund rejected Chelsea’s €35m bid and demand €50–60m for the England youth international.
The Blues are racing to finalize the deal before the Club World Cup registration window closes. Dortmund value the 20-year-old highly, while Chelsea hope to negotiate down the fee after personal terms were settled.
Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland)
June 2025
Jobe Bellingham has given the green light to join Borussia Dortmund. The deal now depends on an agreement between Sunderland and the Bundesliga club.
Dortmund are expected to pay around €30m (£25m). Bellingham visited Dortmund, Leipzig, and Frankfurt before deciding.
Ramy Bensebaini (Borussia Dortmund)
Summer 2025
Ramy Bensebaini is keen to leave Dortmund for Marseille, who are targeting defensive reinforcements. BVB are open to a €20m deal to facilitate the move.
Bensebaini is on OM’s shortlist as they revamp their backline. Dortmund are expected to green-light the exit, and Marseille are also considering Aymeric Laporte as an alternative.
Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford), Jamie Gittens (Borussia Dortmund), Ademola Lookman (Atalanta)
May 2025
Arsenal have shortlisted Mbeumo, Gittens, and Lookman as potential attacking reinforcements. Lookman is being considered to support Bukayo Saka on the right wing despite mainly playing centrally for Atalanta this season.
The 27-year-old Nigerian is viewed as a versatile option and Arsenal face competition from Manchester United, Newcastle, and Juventus for his signature. The club wants added depth as they aim to lessen Saka’s workload next season.
Ko Itakura (Borussia Monchengladbach)
May 2025
Bundesliga rivals Bayern and Dortmund are eyeing 28-year-old Ko Itakura as a defensive reinforcement, with Bayern viewing him as a possible replacement for Kim Min-Jae.
Dortmund’s interest was intensified after Nico Schlotterbeck’s meniscus injury, while Itakura’s 29 Bundesliga appearances have made him a standout option in Germany.
Jamie Gittens (Borussia Dortmund)
Summer 2025 Transfer Window
Chelsea are negotiating a €6-7 million per season contract offer for 20-year-old winger Jamie Gittens to lure him from Dortmund.
Dortmund are willing to listen to offers over £50m for Gittens, making Chelsea’s aggressive financial offer critical to sealing the transfer.
Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund)
Summer 2025 Transfer Window
Newcastle and Chelsea have initiated talks for Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel as BVB prepares for his likely departure.
After making 42 appearances this season, Kobel could move with Dortmund ready to replace him with Diant Ramaj; competition for his signature is heating up.
Robin Koch (Eintracht Frankfurt)
April 2025
Dortmund have initiated contact for Frankfurt defender Robin Koch, who could leave for €18m–€20m due to a release clause.
Dortmund’s pursuit depends on Champions League qualification, which is uncertain as they currently sit seventh in the Bundesliga.
