“Not opening doors to other clubs” – Romano shares transfer update as Chelsea look to make second signing

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“Not opening doors to other clubs” – Romano shares transfer update as Chelsea look to make second signing

Jamie Gittens only wants to move to Chelsea and isn’t interested in joining any other club according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Blues are once again set for a busy summer and have already completed the signing of Liam Delap from Ipswich for £30m.

More new faces are expected to follow the striker through the door with the Blues looking for a versatile attacker, left winger and centre back to strengthen Enzo Maresca’s squad.

Jamie Gittens only wants Chelsea

With Delap through the door bringing a left winger in is now the main priority, given the lack of options in that department following the departure of Jadon Sancho.

Chelsea have Estevao Willian joining after the Club World Cup, and have been most strongly linked with Borussia Dortmund’s Gittens.

Gittens has agreed terms on a seven year contract with Chelsea. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)

The Blues had a bid of €55m rejected last week and were unable to agree a deal in time for him to feature in the Club World Cup.

It’s been reported Dortmund want €65m for Gittens who scored 12 goals last season including four in the Champions League, and Romano has now provided an update on the situation.

He took to X.com and said:

“Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, not opening doors to other clubs as he maintains the agreement on seven year deal with Chelsea.

“Discussions club to club remain ongoing.”

Chelsea interested in Malick Fofana

Whilst Gittens is clearly the priority target for the left wing, the Blues have also identified Lyon’s Malick Fofana as a target.

Chelsea are said to have made a verbal enquiry for Fofana, with Lyon thought to want €50m for the 20-year-old, who’s also attracting interest from Liverpool and Manchester United.