Reporter: Chelsea s first 30 million pound offer for Gittens has been rejected, Dortmund asking for 42 million pounds

According to talkSPORT reporter Ben Jacobs, Chelsea's first offer for Gittens has been rejected, with Dortmund asking for about £42 million.

Ben Jacobs said that negotiations between the two sides are still actively underway. If a deal cannot be reached before the Club World Cup, Chelsea is willing to wait until the window is closed on June 10 before continuing to advance negotiations.

The 20-year-old England striker Gittens has made 48 appearances in various competitions this season, scoring 12 goals and contributing 3 assists. His contract with Dortmund expires in the summer of 2028, and currently the price of Germany is 50 million euros.