Chelsea are currently leading the race to sign Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens, with his price reduced to €50m from €100m. The 20-year-old English talent is keen on returning to the Premier League after impressing in the Bundesliga. Gittens, described as "incredible" in one-on-one situations by his former manager Nuri Sahin, appears to be a good fit for Chelsea's strategy of recruiting promising young players worldwide.
Dortmund is willing to let Gittens depart this summer as he does not align with coach Niko Kovac's system. Chelsea's likelihood of securing his transfer hinges on their willingness to meet the reduced asking price. The winger's desire for a Premier League move aligns with Chelsea's potential offer of regular playing time at Stamford Bridge, indicating a positive development for the club. Despite interest from other clubs like Liverpool, Chelsea remains at the forefront of acquiring Gittens in the ongoing transfer saga.