Chelsea are continuing to pursue a deal for Jamie Gittens despite Borussia Dortmund holding out for a fee in the region of £40 million ($54.3m), sources have told ESPN.

Chelsea’s pursuit of Borussia Dortmund forward Jamie Gittens has reached its first major hurdle. As reported by Sky Sports, the Bundesliga club have rejected an opening €35 million (£29.5 million) bid for the England U21 international, who has emerged as one of Chelsea’s key summer targets.

Jamie Gittens looks set to become the latest member of Chelsea’s creche. According to The Athletic, personal terms between the 20-year-old and the West London club have already been agreed, but