Chelsea are moving quickly to sign Jamie Gittens, but may end up losing Josh Acheampong in the process.
Gittens has been top of Enzo Maresca’s wishlist for weeks. The 20-year-old winger, currently at Borussia Dortmund, was the subject of a £42m Chelsea bid, which was rejected. However, both clubs are still talking, and sources say the deal is "very likely" once the Club World Cup ends.
Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund have turned their attention to Acheampong, Chelsea’s highly-rated 19-year-old defender.
Dortmund Eye £35m Acheampong Move/
According to The Independent, Dortmund, Inter Milan, Newcastle, and Spurs are all tracking Acheampong. He impressed last season with 12 appearances in all competitions and played a big role in Chelsea’s Conference League triumph.
Maresca has praised him publicly several times. The club values him at £35m, and while they’ve rejected loan offers, they may sell if the Gittens deal goes smoothly.
“It’s important the manager has faith in me. I’m very happy to have played [against ES Tunis],” said Acheampong. — Josh Acheampong
Acheampong wants more first-team football. Whether Chelsea can offer that is unclear — especially if Maresca brings in another wide player.
Gittens Transfer Timeline – What We Know So Far
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Initial Chelsea Bid | £42 million (rejected) |
| Personal Terms | Agreed weeks ago |
| Current Status | Deal “very likely” post-Club World Cup |
| Competing Clubs | Dortmund, Inter, Newcastle, Spurs (Acheampong) |
| Asking Price (Acheampong) | £35 million |
Chelsea’s Transfer Dilemma
Chelsea face a tough choice. Gittens looks like a strong long-term option on the wing, but losing a homegrown talent like Acheampong would sting.
They’ve already spent big this summer and remain under pressure to balance Profit & Sustainability Rules (PSR). Letting Acheampong go for £35m could make the Gittens deal more viable.
Analyst Verdict
Acheampong's development has been fast — but Chelsea know Gittens fills a key tactical gap. Selling one to fund the other may seem harsh, but it’s a reality of PSR-era football.
Key Insights
- Chelsea close in on Jamie Gittens despite £42m bid rejection
- Dortmund want Josh Acheampong in potential £35m deal
- Acheampong featured 12 times last season, praised by Maresca
- Inter, Spurs & Newcastle also watching defender closely
- Transfer movement expected post-Club World Cup
What’s Next?
Chelsea face Benfica in the Club World Cup knockout rounds this Saturday. Expect more updates once that game is out of the way.
Should Chelsea cash in on Acheampong to land Gittens — or keep both talents?
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