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Daily Mail
an hour ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Borussia Dortmund confident they have won the race to sign Jobe Bellingham from Sunderland
Borussia Dortmund are confident they have won the race for Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham. Sources at the Bundesliga club say the 19-year old has given his word to join after holding talks with sport director Sebastian Kehl in Ibiza last week. The fee is expected to be around £25million with his previous club Birmingham City due a 15 per cent cut. Bellingham met with Eintracht Frankfurt last week and also spoke to RB Leipzig. However, Dortmund always believed they had an advantage offering him the same pathway his older brother Jude took. Bellingham won promotion to the Premier League with Sunderland last month but was set on a move to the Bundesliga for the next stage in his development. Jude Bellingham spoke glowingly about his experience in Germany and that has played a big part in the family's thinking. Dortmund finished fourth in the Bundesliga this season, earning a spot in the Champions League. They will also compete in the expanded FIFA Club World Cup this summer.
Daily Mirror
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Chelsea set to beat Arsenal to transfer as club chief says deal could happen
Chelsea are in the market for a new winger and have approached Borussia Dortmund to try and thrash out a deal for the impressive Jamie Gittens before the Club World Cup Chelsea have opened talks with Borussia Dortmund over a deal which would see their sought-after winger, Jamie Gittens, return to the club he had a brief spell with in his academy days. Gittens, 20, was the subject of interest from the Blues back in January and also has other Premier League suitors. Both Arsenal and Liverpool have been credited with an interest in Gittens, with all three clubs in the market for more firepower this summer. It's Chelsea, though, who have formalised their interest by approaching Dortmund for talks with a view to striking a deal before the upcoming Club World Cup. As per The Telegraph, Gittens is expected to attract offers in the region of £50million this summer amid interest in his services. The winger has a release clause for a similar amount in his contract which, if triggered, would mean the England Under-21 star is free to negotiate a switch to Chelsea, who briefly had Gittens in their academy previously. Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle have also been linked with Gittens in recent weeks following a stellar season for the wideman in Germany. And in a boost for the winger's suitors, Sebastian Kehl, the Borussia Dortmund sporting director, has already hinted that the club are willing to cash in on Gittens if serious offers materialise over the summer. Speaking to Sport1 last month, he said of Gittens: 'There's definitely a market for him. He's a very exciting player. We'll be having discussions soon. If offers come in, we'll have to deal with them.' Chelsea are keen on adding a winger to Enzo Maresca's squad as they prepare to return to the Champions League fold next season. They also hold an interest in Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho, who is free to leave Old Trafford this summer and was linked heavily with the Blues in January. It remains to be what Chelsea's interest in a deal for Gittens means for Jadon Sancho, who spent the 2024-25 season on loan with the Londoners. The Blues have an option to make that deal permanent for £25m, however, they can also renege on it if they are willing to pay Manchester United a £5m penalty fee.
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Chelsea to sign Dortmund star before Club World Cup?
It's no secret that Jamie Gittens is looking to leave Borussia Dortmund this summer - and a move now appears to be edging closer. According to The Telegraph, Chelsea are eager to secure the signing of the 20-year-old winger before the Club World Cup kicks off in around two weeks. Advertisement The report states that Gittens has a €60 million release clause in his contract with Dortmund. Negotiations between the two clubs are reportedly underway, with the Blues keen to finalize the deal quickly in order to register Gittens in time for the tournament in the United States. Gittens previously spent six months in Chelsea's youth academy before moving on to Reading, then Manchester City, and eventually joining Borussia Dortmund in 2020.
The Sun
15 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Chelsea ‘want to wrap up deal for Borussia Dortmund's Jamie Gittens before Club World Cup' with Sancho future in doubt
CHELSEA are in talks with Borussia Dortmund to sign Jamie Gittens and want a deal done before the Club World Cup, transfer reports say. The Blues are in the market for forwards and are set to welcome striker Liam Delap after agreeing a £30million move with Ipswich. 1 But a winger is also on their wishlist with Dortmund's Gittens a top priority and both clubs are now in negotiations, according to the Telegraph. Chelsea inquired about the wideman in January and Dortmund have been braced for summer bids worth £50million - matching his release clause. It comes amid uncertainty around Jadon Sancho's future after his loan from Manchester United nears an end. Chelsea have an obligation to buy him for £25m or pay a £5m penalty to get out of the deal. Sancho finished the season five goals in 42 games but his wages - believed to be around £350,000-a-week - prove a stumbling block for any suitor. Gittens - who spent time at Chelsea's academy - meanwhile ended the last campaign with 12 goals in 48 games. He had spells with Reading and City's academy before moving to Germany and progressing into Dortmund's first-team. Gittens joins the likes of Sancho and Jude Bellingham to have made their name in the Bundesliga. He helped Dortmund get to the Champions League final in 2024 - losing to Bellingham's Real Madrid. Earlier this season Gittens became the youngest English player to score in the Champion League – aged 20 and 75 days – when he netted against Real Madrid. Chelsea finally discover Club World Cup opponents as former star, 38, assists dramatic winner to set up reunion Gittens has played for England at youth level - not yet making a senior appearance - but will not play in this summer's Under-21 Euros. That is because he is set to travel with Dortmund for the Club World Cup in America - joining Chelsea in the expanded 32-team tournament. But the Blues are said to want the winger signed by the time they set off for the States. Chelsea are also linked with United's Alejandro Garnacho, who is expected to leave Old Trafford this summer. The West Londoners held talks for the Argentine last January and have also been tracking Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams. Chelsea are also looking to clear out players this summer with Noni Madueke - who scored 11 last season - also believed to be on the market. Christopher Nkunku and Joao Felix - who spent the second half of last season on loan at AC Milan - are other attackers up for sale. Goalkeepers Robert Sanchez and Djordje Petrovic could also be sold if the right bid comes in. Renato Veiga, Ben Chilwell, Axel Disasi are all due back from their respective loans but remain of favour in defence. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Carney Chukwuemeka and Lesley Ugochukwu are midfielders with uncertain futures. And Raheem Sterling, who has two years left on his £325,000-a-week contract - has no future at Chelsea after a disappointing Arsenal loan spell.
The Guardian
15 hours ago
- Business
- The Guardian
Chelsea weighing up £50m bid for Borussia Dortmund's Jamie Gittens
Chelsea are weighing up a bid for Jamie Gittens after holding talks with Borussia Dortmund over the England Under-21 winger. Gittens, who is expected to cost around £50m, is one of several names of interest to the club as they look to bring in a new wide player before heading to the Club World Cup later this month. Bringing in a right-footed winger capable of playing on the left flank is a priority for Chelsea, who are also set to announce a £30m deal for the Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap. Chelsea have tracked Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams, who is likely to prove too expensive, and were interested in Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho in January. There were concerns at the time over Garnacho's attitude. A move for Gittens, who previously spent time in Chelsea's academy, would fit with the Stamford Bridge club's strategy of targeting young players. The talks with Dortmund also come amid uncertainty over whether or not Chelsea will meet an obligation to make Jadon Sancho's loan from United permanent for £25m. Some key figures within the club are not sold on signing the winger, citing his inconsistent form this season, but a deal is possible if Sancho agrees to reduce his salary. Chelsea must pay a £5m penalty clause if they send the 25-year-old back to United. It is set to be another busy summer at Stamford Bridge, with Enzo Maresca also hoping to sign a new centre-back after leading his side into the Champions League and winning the Uefa Conference League. It remains to be seen if the arrival of Delap will be followed by the arrival of another striker. Chelsea like Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike but see him as too expensive at £84m. There is long-term interest in RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko, who is wanted by Arsenal. Nicolas Jackson's future will be up in the air if two strikers arrive. A host of outgoings are factored into Chelsea's planning and it is understood they are open to offers for Noni Madueke. The England winger joined from PSV Eindhoven in January 2023 and scored 11 goals in all competitions last season, but there is a feeling that the 23-year-old's development has stalled. Christopher Nkunku and Joao Felix, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Milan, are other attackers up for sale. Chelsea have an extensive list of players up for sale. Robert Sánchez and Djordje Petrovic are on the market for clubs looking for a new goalkeeper. Renato Veiga, Ben Chilwell, Axel Disasi are out of favour in defence and Wesley Fofana's fitness problems mean that suitable offers for him will be hard to turn down. Chelsea tried to sell Trevoh Chalobah last summer. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Carney Chukwuemeka and Lesley Ugochukwu are available after making little impression in midfield and Raheem Sterling, who has two years left on his £325,000 a week contract, has no future at the club after a disappointing loan at Arsenal.
