Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund are reportedly on the verge of striking an agreement over a summer move for Jamie Gittens, who will likely sign a six-year deal with the Blues.

According to a report by TEAMtalk, Jamie Gittens is the subject of interest from Chelsea. The Blues are keen on reinforcing their offensive unit by signing a left winger in the summer transfer window. So, the 20-year-old Borussia Dortmund attacker has emerged as a target for the West London club.

The Englishman is keen on joining Chelsea and is “waiting for the call to leave and is ready to formalise a contract”. The Blues have advanced talks with Borussia Dortmund to sign Gittens, and the young will likely sign a six-year contract if he moves to Stamford Bridge in the summer transfer window.

Jamie Gittens and his rise in Germany

Jamie Gittens has established himself as one of the best young prospects in the Bundesliga since breaking into the first-team squad at Borussia Dortmund. The 20-year-old spent his formative years with four English clubs before graduating from the youth division at Borussia Dortmund. Meanwhile, the highly-rated winger has enjoyed a solid 2024/25 campaign with the Bundesliga club.

The English attacking prospect has contributed to 17 goals in 2,803 minutes of game time across 49 appearances in all competitions by finding the back of the net 12 times and providing five assists. Meanwhile, Gittens has piqued the attention of several well-known clubs with his exploits for Borussia Dortmund. Chelsea will likely win the battle for his signature in the summer transfer window.

London return on the horizon?

Chelsea wanted to sign Jamie Gittens before the FIFA Club World Cup before the deal failed to see the light of day. The continued interest is understandable, considering Jadon Sancho has returned to Manchester United after the West London club triggered the penalty clause of £5 million to cancel the obligation to sign him.

In addition, Mykhailo Mudryk faces an uncertain future and a long ban after failing a doping test several months ago. So, Gittens has emerged as a viable target, with the Premier League outfit advancing talks with Borussia Dortmund. The deal between the two clubs for the 20-year-old Englishman may materialise this week.

Meanwhile, Gittens has been keen on joining Chelsea despite interest from other bigwigs. The Blues are ready to offer a six-year contract to the English whizkid, and he is “waiting for the call to leave and is ready to formalise a contract”. So, the agreement should only be a matter of time.