Chelsea close in on Jamie Bynoe-Gittens transfer: Dortmund’s terms accepted

Deal structure and current status

Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Borussia Dortmund’s young talent Jamie Bynoe-Gittens after making a second bid. According to Bild, the club are willing to meet Dortmund’s €65 million valuation.

The 20-year-old English winger is currently part of Borussia Dortmund’s squad at the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. However, he featured in just one group stage match. This limited involvement may reflect the club’s attempt to shield him from the pressures of an ongoing transfer.

Negotiations, initially put on hold after the first bid was rejected, resumed during the tournament. Bild reports that Chelsea are now ready to meet Dortmund’s demands and that an agreement is close. Talks are reportedly taking place in the US during the tournament.

According to OneFootball, the timeline for Gittens’ arrival at Chelsea has already been determined. The transfer is expected to be finalised after the FIFA Club World Cup concludes on 13 July.

Development path and Premier League interest

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 previously paved a similar path — moving from Manchester City to Dortmund before rising to prominence. With his development over the past two seasons, Bynoe-Gittens has started to attract serious interest from Premier League clubs.

Despite an inconsistent campaign last season, Bynoe-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.

These numbers suggest that the young player isn’t just promising — he’s evolving into someone capable of handling responsibility on the European stage. However, things began to shift for Gittens towards the end of the season.

Dortmund’s internal shift and Chelsea’s strategy

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.

His limited playing time and the managerial change made Dortmund more receptive to a potential sale. Chelsea, meanwhile, appear eager to capitalise on the moment.

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 — one that could bring negotiations to a rapid close.

At this point, the deal is only pending official confirmation. So what could Gittens offer Chelsea in tactical terms?

Tactical role under Enzo 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.

A vacant role sits on the tactics board — not yet assigned, but clearly designed for a profile like Bynoe-Gittens.

Bynoe-Gittens’s close control and explosive change of pace make him a natural fit 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.

Taking all this into account, Gittens is not just a long-term investment — he’s a ready-made piece in Maresca’s tactical puzzle.

Potential partnership and short-term impact

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.