Chelsea is once again close to signing Borussia Dortmund prospect Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (21). Shortly after the last negotiation fell through, the two clubs dramatically resumed talks during the FIFA Club World Cup being held in the United States, with concrete transfer negotiations on the horizon.
The German 'Bild' reported on the 26th (Korean time) that "Dortmund and Chelsea have made significant progress in negotiations after reconnecting in the U.S." The transfer of Jamie Bynoe-Gittens has effectively entered the final stage.
Bynoe-Gittens is a traditional-style winger who is an altruistic type that values team play, utilizing his quick feet and deft touches. He primarily plays as a left winger but is also capable of playing on the right side. He enjoys making penetrating runs into the center and excels at dribbling and utilizing both feet. However, shortcomings such as passing errors, hasty play due to lack of experience, and inadequate defensive skills have been pointed out. Despite his young age, he is recognized as a promising player with solid fundamentals and high growth potential.
Earlier, Chelsea proposed around €55 million (approximately 87.3 billion won) for Bynoe-Gittens just before the start of the Club World Cup, but negotiations broke down as it did not meet Dortmund's demand of €65 million (approximately 103.1 billion won). At the time, Dortmund left the negotiation table without accepting Chelsea's continued attempts to lower the price.
The recent atmosphere is quite different. According to Bild, Chelsea and Dortmund met again in the U.S. during the ongoing Club World Cup, with Dortmund's Director General Sebastian Kehl personally leading the negotiations and coordinating specific terms. This time, Chelsea is reportedly prepared to respect Dortmund's demands.
The atmosphere within the club is also shifting toward accepting the transfer. Recently, Bynoe-Gittens clearly expressed his desire to "return to England," and it is reported that Chelsea has re-engaged in discussions with this in mind.
However, the announcement of the transfer is expected to be postponed until after the conclusion of the Club World Cup. Bild speculates that "Dortmund does not want unnecessary disturbances during the tournament. There will be concrete movements after the final on July 14," adding, "Chelsea's official offer is expected to reach Dortmund within 2-3 weeks."
Chelsea has been focusing on strengthening their winger resources recently, and the young and explosive speed of Gittens is seen as a key piece in their long-term project. Dortmund also aims to secure a reasonable transfer fee, gaining momentum for their summer transfer market plans.
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