According to talkSPORT reporter Ben Jacobs, Chelsea's first offer for Gittens has been rejected, with Dortmund asking for about £42 million.

Ben Jacobs said that negotiations between the two sides are still actively underway. If a deal cannot be reached before the Club World Cup, Chelsea is willing to wait until the window is closed on June 10 before continuing to advance negotiations.

The 20-year-old England striker Gittens has made 48 appearances in various competitions this season, scoring 12 goals and contributing 3 assists. His contract with Dortmund expires in the summer of 2028, and currently the price of Germany is 50 million euros.