Borussia Dortmund clarify Jamie Gittens absence as Chelsea switch talks proceed
Borussia Dortmund have been with out Jamie Gittens as they beat Ulsan 1-0 on the Membership World Cup as discussions stay ongoing concerning the 20-year-old doubtlessly becoming a member of Chelsea
Jamie Gittens missed Borussia Dortmund's 1-0 win over Ulsan on the Membership World Cup on Wednesday, with Chelsea seeking to signal the winger. Gittens has already agreed private phrases and stories have advised that Chelsea are near finalising a take care of Dortmund.
And Gittens' absence from the Dortmund squad as they defeated Ulsan in Cincinnati fuelled strategies that the transfer is all however carried out. Nonetheless, Dortmund boss Niko Kovac insisted forward of the sport that Gittens solely missed the sport by way of sickness.
Explaining his crew choice, Kovac mentioned: "Marcel Sabitzer has had a little bit of bother along with his knee. He took a knock and has subsequently educated a bit much less – at this time he participated in elements of crew coaching once more.
"We'll must see how issues are for him tomorrow. The one one who received't be concerned is Jamie Gittens. We left him in Fort Lauderdale as a result of he's sick."
Regardless of Kovac's feedback, German newspaper Ruhr Nachrichten have claimed that Gittens was not concerned as a result of a transfer to Chelsea is 'imminent' and the suggestion that he’s unwell is definitely a 'cowl story'.
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The Blues did try to signal Gittens forward of the Membership World Cup, however they failed to satisfy Dortmund's asking worth. Nonetheless, Dortmund's sporting director Sebastian Kehl did admit earlier this month that they remained "in good dialogue" with the Blues.
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"There was contact with Chelsea FC, who obtained in contact once more yesterday afternoon," Kehl mentioned. "We spoke once more on the cellphone and exchanged expectations and completely different concepts. In the long run, we didn't come to an settlement as a result of we have now completely different concepts concerning the participant's present worth.
"However the talks have been very, very respectful. We’ve got been in superb dialogue with Chelsea for a few years. We’re blissful Jamie will now be a part of our crew on the Membership World Cup and are delighted he’s staying.
"I'm not accountable for the late provide – however, in fact, I nonetheless must take care of it and that's what we've carried out. We appeared into it very significantly, however in the long run we additionally decided for ourselves.
"It's nonetheless completely OK that Chelsea made this try. And, as soon as once more, we’re in good dialogue. Let's see how issues develop sooner or later."
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