Transfer Chelsea (6/19/2025): Chased by deadlines Bring Jamie Gittens, Maignan, and Ekitice

Gilabola.com – The Blues are preparing a large breakthrough worth £ 150 million to strengthen the Enzo Marsa squad, but they are chased by time so that players can perform in the opening match of the Premier League next season.

Chelsea began to seriously compile a squad for the 2025/26 season with a number of ambitious transfer plans. The West London club wants to strengthen three main positions: Left Winger, central defender, and striker – with the possibility of total expenditure touching £ 150 million.

Announcement of the official Premier League schedule on Wednesday (6/18) made the attention of Chelsea supporters immediately focused on the inaugural match against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge. However, before that, Chelsea still had about two months to secure their main targets.

Gittens top priority, Chelsea is ready to submit a new offer

The name Jamie Gittens is the main target in the left wing sector. Chelsea have submitted an initial offer of £ 42 million, but was rejected by Borussia Dortmund. Now, the club is preparing to send a new offer.

Gittens, the U-21 British national team player, reportedly wanted to return to England and had expressed his desire to Dortmund to join Chelsea. He even appeared as a substitute when Dortmund drew 0-0 against Fluminense at the Club World Cup.

Hunting for central defender and goalkeeper is still open

Chelsea are also still looking for a new central defender. Names like Murillo, Jarrad Branthwaite, Tomas Araujo, and Marc Guehi are included in the radar, although there has been no significant development so far.

Meanwhile, the position of the goalkeeper is not a top priority, but Mike Maignan from AC Milan remains in monitoring. Chelsea’s first offer close to £ 13 million has been rejected, but negotiations can be reopened, especially considering the Maignan contract will run out in the next 12 months.

Chelsea are still confident with their goalkeeper trio: Robert Sanchez, Filip Jorgensen, and Mike Penders.

Ekikte is too expensive, Chelsea can retreat

On the front lines, Chelsea are eyeing young striker Eintracht Frankfurt, Hugo Ekitice. But the price requested by Frankfurt reached £ 85 million, the number considered too high by the Blues.

If Frankfurt does not reduce price, Chelsea will most likely withdraw from negotiations. Liverpool are also reportedly attracted to the Frenchman.

Deadly Player Registration: August 15

All new players who want to play in the opening match of the Premier League against Crystal Palace must be registered no later than Friday, August 15 at 12.00 noon (English time). If you pass this deadline, then they can only appear during the second week’s match against West Ham United.