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.

Chelsea’s pursuit of Borussia Dortmund forward Jamie Gittens has reached its first major hurdle. As reported by Sky Sports, the Bundesliga club have rejected an opening €35 million (£29.5 million) bid for the England U21 international, who has emerged as one of Chelsea’s key summer targets.

Chelsea's offer of 35m euros (£29.5m) for English winger Jamie Gittens has been rejected by Borussia Dortmund, who are demanding 50-60m euros (£42-£50m) for the 20-year-old. (Sky Sports) Meanwhile, the Blues are prepared to pay AC Milan up to 15m euros (£12.6m) for 29-year-old France goalkeeper Mike Maignan. ( Sky Sports)