Jamie Bynoe-Gittens Set for Chelsea Move as Borussia Dortmund Begin Replacement Search

Jamie Bynoe-Gittens is close to joining Chelsea, with talks between the Premier League giants and Borussia Dortmund almost complete. Dortmund are searching for his replacement as the young winger prepares to return to England.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Chelsea are near signing Bynoe-Gittens, having agreed on a seven-year contract with personal terms. The 20-year-old winger has scored 12 goals for Dortmund this season, making him a key target for Chelsea to strengthen their options out wide. Dortmund struggled to fit Bynoe-Gittens into Niko Kovac’s system and are willing to let him go. The transfer fee is expected to be around 50 million euros. Dortmund have already started searching for a replacement, signaling Bynoe-Gittens’ imminent departure from Signal Iduna Park.

CHELSEA’S AMBITIONS AND TEAM SITUATION

This transfer follows a breakout season for Bynoe-Gittens, making him one of Europe’s most sought-after young attackers. Chelsea recently finished 4th in the Premier League and are looking to strengthen their attacking depth for a busy campaign, including the Club World Cup. The Blues struggled with consistency but ended up winning the Conference League. With another top-tier winger joining, Chelsea hope to climb higher in the league and secure Champions League qualification next season.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR CHELSEA, DORTMUND, AND BYNOE-GITTENS?

Once the deal is finalized, Bynoe-Gittens is expected to be unveiled at Stamford Bridge before preseason begins. Chelsea will then focus on their opening fixture of the 2025/26 Premier League season and the Club World Cup, where they aim to compete for their first global title. Dortmund, who finished 4th in the Bundesliga and secured Champions League football again, will prioritize finding a wide player to replace Bynoe-Gittens’ flair and goal threat. Both clubs face important summers as they look to reshape their squads for the new campaign.