Chelsea 'go all in on £50m transfer pursuit' with consequences for Man Utd and Arsenal

have reportedly ramped up their efforts to sign winger Jamie Gittens in time for the Club World Cup. A switch for the Englishman would have consequences for both Manchester United and Arsenal as the heavyweight trio gear up for the 2025/26 season.

United are looking to cash in on this summer, and Chelsea explored a move for the Argentina international in January. But swooping for Gittens is likely to see the Blues withdraw from the race to sign Garnacho and turn their attention to bolstering other areas of Enzo Maresca's squad.

The move could also affect United in terms of Jadon Sancho's future. Sancho spent last season on loan at Stamford Bridge, and while have an obligation to sign him permanently for £25million, they could also send him back to Old Trafford by paying a £5m penalty fee.

Blues chiefs are believed to have held discussions with Sancho over a permanent contract, but with Gittens potentially on the scene, they would have less incentive to fork out for the winger's demands.

The ramifications of Gittens' prospective move to are more positive from an point of view. The Gunners and their London rivals have both been credited with interest in Athletic Club wide man Nico Williams.

But with now placing '' on their move for Gittens, the pathway has cleared for to get their hands on Williams, who has a long-standing admirer in .

According to , 's swoop for Gittens is gathering pace. They have made fresh contact with Dortmund since the start of the window, and they intend to get a deal done before both clubs jet off to the Club World Cup.

's first match of the tournament is against Club Leon on June 16, but Maresca and co. are set to land in the USA well ahead of time. Gittens' BVB contract is believed to include a release clause worth approximately £50m.

The 20-year-old briefly spent time in 's academy, but he spent the latter stages of his youth days in Dortmund before making his senior breakthrough with them in 2022.

Gittens has scored 17 goals in 106 games for the German club, with this season by far his best to date. With eight strikes in the Bundesliga, he finished the campaign joint-second in Dortmund's scoring charts.