Chelsea Prepare Improved Bid for Jamie Bynoe-Gittens

Chelsea are ready to offer more money for Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Bynoe-Gittens after their first bid was rejected. The club wants to sign the 20-year-old English player, who has agreed to a seven-year contract.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Chelsea‘s first bid of over €35 million was turned down by Dortmund, who want at least €50 million. They might ask for even more. Chelsea are now preparing a better offer with extra bonuses. They remain hopeful because Bynoe-Gittens wants to join and has agreed to personal terms. Meanwhile, Manchester City have a 10% share in his future sale, which could affect the talks.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Bynoe-Gittens is one of the Bundesliga‘s top young players this season, scoring eight goals and getting four assists in 19 games. His performances have caught the eye of many Premier League teams, but Chelsea acted first. Chelsea want to improve their wide attacking options after a difficult 2024/25 season, where they finished mid-table and missed European competition again. Dortmund finished third in the Bundesliga and reached the Champions League semi-finals, showing Bynoe-Gittens’ value.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Chelsea will soon make a better bid, hoping to complete the transfer before the new season and the FIFA Club World Cup. Dortmund are standing firm, but with Bynoe-Gittens keen to return to England, a deal might not be far away. Chelsea’s next match is a pre-season friendly, while Dortmund prepare for the DFL-Supercup against Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen. Both clubs want to improve their squads for next season, and the outcome of these talks will be closely watched, especially as Chelsea aim to close the gap to the league’s top teams next season.