Chelsea keen to get deal to sign Dortmund's Jamie Gittens done 'very quickly'

Chelsea are determined to finalise the signing of Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund before the Club World Cup begins next week, according to Bild.

The Blues have already confirmed the signing of Liam Delap from Ipswich Town for a £30m fee, however, they want to bring in another forward following Jadon Sancho’s return to Manchester United.

The German newspaper reports that Gittens’s release clause is higher than €60million but that Dortmund could part ways with the 20-year-old around that figure.

It is believed that Gittens has told Dortmund he wants to move to Stamford Bridge this summer. He racked up 48 appearances, scored 12 goals, and provided five assists for Niko Kovac’s side.

In total, he has featured in 106 games, netted 17 times, and registered 14 assists for Dortmund during his time at the club.

Chelsea reportedly opened talks with Dortmund over a move for Gittens this week. He is also attracting interest from Premier League rivals Arsenal and Liverpool.

The England U21 international joined Dortmund from Manchester City five years ago and has spent his entire senior career with the Bundesliga giants.

Chelsea, meanwhile, have seen a player-plus-cash deal for Mohammed Kudus turned down by West Ham United.

It is believed that Kudus has two release clauses – a £120m Saudi-specific release clause, and an £85m clause for Premier League clubs which is active this summer.

He moved to the London stadium from Eredivisie giants Ajax for £38million and has since racked up 80 appearances, scored 19 goals, and provided 10 assists in all competitions.

Last season, he made 35 appearances, netted five goals, and registered four assists for the Hammers, who finished 14th in the Premier League.