Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl has left the door open for Chelsea with regards to a future deal for Jamie Gittens. Chelsea were in talks to sign Gittens in time to be registered in their squad for the Club World Cup tournament which gets underway in the USA this weekend.

Chelsea have set their sights on a La Liga star if they fail to agree a deal for Borussia Dortmund's Jamie Gittens.

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl has said the club "looked very seriously" at an offer from Chelsea for winger Jamie Gittens.

Chelsea have had a €50 million ($57.1m) follow-up offer for winger Jamie Gittens rejected by Borussia Dortmund winger, sources told ESPN.

According to Sky Germany, Chelsea have followed up their initial €35m (£29.5m) bid, which was rejected by Dortmund, with a new offer of €50m (£42.2m). However, Dortmund have turned down Chelsea’s improved offer and the Bundesliga side are holding out for a €65m (£54.9m) deal for the 20-year-old.

Chelsea are interested in a talented young winger - far from the first time that storyline has appeared during a transfer window.The latest name on their lips is Borussia Dortmund's Jamie Gittens.The predominantly left-winger,

Chelsea are continuing to pursue a deal for Jamie Gittens despite Borussia Dortmund holding out for a fee in the region of £40 million ($54.3m), sources have told ESPN.