Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund after agreeing a seven-year contract with the winger.

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Blues set to buy Dortmund winger 20-year-old wants the moveChelsea to formalise interest with bidFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

First reported by Fabrice Hawkins of , Chelsea have negotiated a seven-year contract with Gittens, with the England youngster keen to make the move. Fabrizio Romano reports that the Blues have tabled a bid worth €35 million (£29.5m) for the winger, but there is no agreement yet between the two clubs.

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claims that Chelsea have targeted the 20-year-old after refusing to sign Jadon Sancho permanently from Manchester United. An England Under-21 international, he has racked up 106 appearances for the Bundesliga side, and he scored 12 goals last season.

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Gittens is capable of playing on either wing or through the middle but has predominantly operated off the flank. He has a contract until 2028, meaning Dortmund are under no pressure to sell in this window.

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Chelsea will aim to formalise their deal for Gittens and add him to Enzo Maresca's squad. Both the Blues and Dortmund will compete at this summer's FIFA Club World Cup.