Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl has left the door open for Chelsea with regards to a future deal for Jamie Gittens. Chelsea were in talks to sign Gittens in time to be registered in their squad for the Club World Cup tournament which gets underway in the USA this weekend.

Chelsea have set their sights on a La Liga star if they fail to agree a deal for Borussia Dortmund's Jamie Gittens.

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl has said the club "looked very seriously" at an offer from Chelsea for winger Jamie Gittens.

According to Sky Germany, Chelsea have followed up their initial €35m (£29.5m) bid, which was rejected by Dortmund, with a new offer of €50m (£42.2m). However, Dortmund have turned down Chelsea’s improved offer and the Bundesliga side are holding out for a €65m (£54.9m) deal for the 20-year-old.

CHELSEA have seen a second bid for Jamie Gittens rejected – and halted talks to sign Mike Maignan. The Blues had hoped to land both in time for the Club World Cup, which starts next week,

Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea are currently sorting out the status of two players. Kicker has fresh news to report on Carney Chukwuemeka and Jamie Gittens. At present, it appears that Chukwuemeka

Chelsea are interested in a talented young winger - far from the first time that storyline has appeared during a transfer window.The latest name on their lips is Borussia Dortmund's Jamie Gittens.The predominantly left-winger,

CHELSEA have halted talks over a deal to sign Mike Maignan but will continue pursuing Jamie Gittens. The Blues had hoped to land both in time for the Club World Cup, which starts next week, but