Chelsea have changed their earlier position are now prepared to meet Borussia Dortmund's demand for Jamie Gittens, it has been claimed. Enzo Maresca's side want to sign a new right-footed left-winger after not taking up the £25million permanent option in the loan contract of Jadon Sancho.

Chelsea are edging closer to a deal with Borussia Dortmund for winger Jamie Gittens after representatives from the two teams held discussions in the United States during the Club World Cup, sources have told ESPN.

Chelsea completing the capture of Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens has been described as “imminent” in a surprise turn of events for the Blues. Gittens has been a priority target for Chelsea since the end of the Premier League season.