Chelsea push for Jamie Bynoe-Gittens: New offer expected for star who left City in 2020

Initial bid rejected, but Chelsea remain keen

Chelsea are determined to strengthen their attack with a dynamic addition and have set their sights on Jamie Bynoe-Gittens. Although their first offer for the 20-year-old English winger from Borussia Dortmund was rejected, the club are preparing a new and stronger bid. An agreement on a seven-year contract has already been reached with the player.

A familiar path from Manchester to Dortmund

Jamie Bynoe-Gittens joined Borussia Dortmund from Manchester City’s academy in 2020 and quickly became a key part of the German club’s youth-focused approach. Jadon Sancho had followed a similar path earlier. With his development over the past two seasons, Gittens has started to attract serious interest from Premier League clubs.

Numbers behind the potential

Despite an inconsistent campaign last season, Gittens delivered a promising performance, scoring 12 goals and providing 5 assists in 48 appearances. His 4 goals in the Champions League especially highlighted his potential to make an impact on the European stage.

Looking for Sancho’s successor

Chelsea shifted their focus to a similar profile after abandoning plans for a permanent deal for Jadon Sancho. While the squad already includes young names like Cole Palmer and Noni Madueke, the club continues to seek a consistent and explosive option on the left wing. Bynoe-Gittens is seen as a potential solution to that gap.

Dortmund open to sale amid changes

According to The Athletic, Dortmund are looking to reinvest funds from the player’s sale into squad restructuring. Following the appointment of head coach Niko Kovač, Gittens saw reduced playing time and struggled to secure a starting role during the final stretch of the season.

New offer incoming

According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea’s initial offer was turned down by Dortmund. However, in personal talks with the player, both parties reached an agreement on a seven-year deal. Romano also reports that Chelsea are preparing a second offer for Bynoe-Gittens. This opens the door for the process to accelerate quickly.

Tactical fit: how Bynoe-Gittens could thrive under Maresca

Enzo Maresca is known for favouring a 4-2-3-1 system that places significant tactical demands on wide players, particularly those operating on the left. In this structure, wingers are expected to cut inside, create numerical overloads in central zones and combine closely with the attacking midfield line.

Bynoe-Gittens’s dribbling profile and explosive acceleration make him an ideal candidate for this role. His ability to take on defenders one-on-one, shift momentum quickly, and carry the ball through tight spaces aligns well with Maresca’s possession-oriented but vertically aggressive philosophy.

Crucially, his arrival could open up a dynamic partnership with Cole Palmer. The two players, both technically gifted and positionally versatile, could interchange fluidly across the left and central attacking channels. Maresca has previously encouraged such movement to unbalance defensive blocks and increase unpredictability in the final third.

In this context, Bynoe-Gittens may not only be a long-term investment, but also a short-term tactical upgrade — particularly if deployed as an inverted winger who drifts inside to create space for overlapping full-backs or late midfield runners.

Chelsea ambitions and England national team goals

If the transfer goes through, Bynoe-Gittens will look to play a key role in Chelsea’s plans across both the Premier League and Champions League, while also pushing for a place in England’s 2026 World Cup squad. Despite his age, he already has top-level experience, and regular minutes at Stamford Bridge could make him a serious contender for the national team’s left flank.