Transfer 1+1: Dortmund confirms that the offensive core will join Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur chasing the Premier League Magic Wings was rejected

Bundesliga attackers will go to the Blues

Dortmond has confirmed that Jamie Gittens is about to complete the transfer to Chelsea after reaching a transfer agreement of £55 million. After qualifying for the Champions League in 2024-25, coach Enzo Maresca is looking for a strengthening candidate on the offensive end, hoping to be competitive on multiple fronts. Forward Liam Drapp has signed with Chelsea, and Dortmund's Gittens seems to arrive at Stamford Bridge in the near future. Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kyle confirmed in the club's report that the English player will be transferred to the Premier League: "The negotiations with Chelsea are challenging, but in the end we are happy that we will have a high probability of achieving our economic goals while ensuring the stability of the planning. Jamie is an excellent player and he has brought us a lot of joy. Now he hopes to take the next step in his career at Chelsea, and we wish him all the best and success." Gittens will arrive at Stamford Bridge with the goal of winning the left position - a position he played for Dortmund last season in the Bundesliga. With rumors of Noni Maduaike's possible departure, Gittens may think his path to entering Chelsea's first team is unobstructed. However, given that the Blues will have wingers Estevao and Pedro Neto next season, and they are also reportedly interested in players such as Alejandro Garnacho and Mohamed Kudus, the 20-year-old almost certainly needs to compete for the starting position. London teams may also have a wide range of options for the forward line: Maresca is under Delapp, Nicola Jacquesson and Christopher Nkunku, and they have reached an agreement with Brighton on a transfer of striker Joao Pedro. Cole Palmer will definitely make his offensive appearance next season, but it is unclear whether he will be placed in the middle (he sometimes struggles at that position) or a more sideways right. If Palmer is used as a winger, Gittens may need to compete with multiple players on the left, which may be detrimental to his development.

West Ham rejected Spurs' offer

Latest report said that Tottenham Hotspur's offer against West Ham United striker Mohammed Kudus has been rejected. After appointing Thomas Frank as the new head coach, Tottenham has been rumored to have a scandal with several players, and the former Brentford coach is actively promoting the team's reconstruction. However, the previously rumored target player Brian Mbeumo is reportedly more inclined to join Manchester United, while Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenho has signed a new contract with the Cherries. Recent rumors say that Tottenham has turned its attention to West Ham attacker Kudus - his termination fee is 85 million pounds. Although Tottenham is eager to recruit the 24-year-old, Spanish media said the Hammers have rejected a £50 million offer, adding that West Ham believes it is not the right time to sell core stars. Kudus is competent for multiple positions in the forward line, and his multifaceted nature may become a valuable asset for Tottenham - after all, the team suffered a lot of injuries last season. That being said, the Ghana international has not outstanding output history on the offensive end, and in fact, he has only two career times in his career to score more than 9 goals in the league in a single season. In the 2024-25 Premier League season, he handed in 5 goals and 3 assists. If Tottenham were included, this number of goals directly involved can only tie the sixth place in the team with right-back Pedro Polo. In addition, Frank must weigh whether spending more than £50 million is the best way to allocate funds, considering the team's urgent need to significantly improve its defense next season. Tottenham conceded 65 goals in the 2024-25 league season, becoming the fifth worst team in the Premier League defense, while 64 goals tied for seventh. Perhaps it is a smarter strategy to introduce a starting center back who can replace Christian Romero or Mickey Van Devin in the transfer window.