Interestingly, Gittens is not in the Dortmund squad for their final Club World Cup group stage clash against Ulsan HD with head coach Niko Kovac revealing the winger is suffering from illness.

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 have held 'positive' talks over a deal to sign Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund but have yet to meet the German club's asking price.