Chelsea are reportedly in talks with Borussia Dortmund over a move for Jamie Gittens and are willingly open to offload Noni Madueke to fund such deal.
According to Telegraph, Chelsea Football Club had already opened negotiations with Dortmund for Gittens. The 20-year-old prospect has enjoyed a mixed campaign, balancing the highs of a Champions League brace against Real Madrid with the lows of starting just three of the club’s final 12 league games.
There have been persistent links to Manchester United’s youngstar Alejandro Garnacho, while rumours of interest in Athletic Club forward Nico Williams and Real Madrid’s unhappy superstar Rodrygo continue to rumble on.
After failing to settle on a suitable salary, Chelsea bit the bullet by paying the £5 million ($6.8 million) penalty to send Jadon Sancho winger back to Manchester United. The Blues are widely considered to be in the market for a new wingers this summer amidst Sancho’s exit.
Despite his diminished role in the first team and open sense of frustration, Gittens is expected to command a sum of £50 million ($67.8 million). Chelsea would be open to offer for Madueke in the deal.
The left-footed Chelsea winger has enjoyed almost the reverse season compared to Gittens. The England international was a regular as the Blues secured Champions League qualification with a strong finish, particularly impressing in a new role on the left wing.
Chelsea’s coach Maresca has openly criticised Madueke’s work ethic at times this past season, notably getting dropped to the bench in December after being told that he must work more. However, the pair appear to have resolved any personal issues over the subsequent 6 months.
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