Arsenal are reportedly ‘preparing a proposal close to €50m’ to sign top Chelsea target Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund after being snubbed by their top left wing target.

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 are looking at signing a top prospect in the shape of Gittens, but there is reason to suggest that Chelsea should tread carefully here. Indeed, signing players from the Bundesliga can be a dangerous game, especially from Borussia Dortmund.

From his early promise at Reading to the move to Man City, from his Bundesliga blossoming at Borussia Dortmund to his proposed transfer to Chelsea, we take a look at the spectacular rise of Jamie Gittens and what comes

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